Characterisation of Geosynchronous satellites through the analysis of on-sky polarimetric signatures obtained with a micropolariser array image sensor

Manuel Cegarra Polo, Israel Vaughn, Tahseen Kamal, Andrew Lambert

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Abstract

We measured passive polarisation of reflected sunlight with an amateur class telescope, and analysed the polarisation components in unresolved images obtained using a micropolariser array camera to better characterise satellites in the geosynchronous belt. Our results show the presence of polarimetric signatures when observing different objects, which indicates the potential for identification and classification of objects in terms of different attributes, like, aging of materials, attitude and geometry of the spacecraft.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationImaging Systems and Applications, ISA 2019
PublisherOptica Publishing Group
ISBN (Print)9781943580637
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventImaging Systems and Applications, ISA 2019 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 24 Jun 201927 Jun 2019

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
VolumePart F157-ISA 2019
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceImaging Systems and Applications, ISA 2019
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period24/06/1927/06/19

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