PSD.1 Technical Advances in Precision Orbit and Attitude Determination
The recent paradigm shift in space technology toward miniaturized sensors, smaller spacecraft, and more affordable launches is opening an unprecedented level of accessibility to data collection from space-based platforms. The technology sector has realized the concept of operating numerous small satellites with different payloads for spatially and temporally dense in situ data collection and for operational purposes. Information from these platforms is becoming increasingly reliable and relevant not only to the scientific community but also to the public.
Integrity of these space-borne measurements, however, is not warranted without knowledge on geolocation and orientation of satellite platforms. With the size of satellites decreasing, maintaining stability of small platforms becomes more challenging and, thus, knowing precise orbit and attitude becomes more important.
This session welcomes presentations discussing technical advances in precision orbit and attitude determination, particularly for small or nano satellites, as well as scientific results from the small satellites.
| Main Scientific Organizer | Adrian Jäggi Astronomical Institute, University of Bern Sidlerstrasse 5 3012 Bern Switzerland Tel: 41 31 631 8592 Fax: 41 31 631 3869 E-Mail: adrian.jaeggi@aiub.unibe.ch |
| Deputy Organizer | Shin-Chan Han University of Newcastle, Australia University Drive 2308 Callaghan Australia E-Mail: shin-chan.han@newcastle.edu.au |
