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US 12,250,059 B1Granted
System and method for GEO/GSO object mapping and modeling
OwnerJames Bonnerinventor
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Abstract
A system and method for mapping and modeling objects in GEO (geosynchronous) class orbits using one or more mapping satellites in conjunction with a ground-based system that will effectively map objects, model object orbits, and provide real-time monitoring, alerts, and real-time data to satellite operators for collision avoidance and situational awareness.
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A system for mapping and modeling GEO (geosynchronous) class objects, comprising:
- a mapping satellite placed in a GEO class orbit in which North/South station-keeping is not maintained, wherein the mapping satellite is equipped with at least one sensor for gathering data regarding the position, bearing, and speed of GEO class objects;
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- a ground station in communication with the mapping satellite, wherein the ground station uses the object data to create mapping models of the GEO class objects.
A method for mapping and modeling GEO class objects, comprising the steps of:
- gathering data regarding the size, position, bearing, and speed of GEO class objects with a mapping satellite placed in a GEO class orbit in which North/South station-keeping is not maintained, wherein the mapping satellite is equipped with at least one sensor;
- transmitting the data from the mapping satellite to a ground station;
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- using the data to create a mapping model of the GEO class objects.
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