Space Object Identification in Living Color (SILC)

摘要

SILC is a low cost method of multi-color photometry that is utilized to enhance the Space Object Identification (SOI) capability. Currently, USSPACECOM has two radar systems to conduct deep space object identification, which are located in one area of the globe; this limits USSPACECOM global coverage. USSPACECOM also has three Electro-optic ground based deep space surveillance systems that are strategically located around the world. However, they provide only the gross stability of a satellite. This measurement is of limited value to USSPACECOM. The demonstration of SILC shows that GEODSS could use multi color photometry to identify satellites down to their bus class; this is a tremendous leap for SOI capabilities.