The Platform Design of Space-based Optical Observations of Space Debris

The basic method to design a platform for the space-based optical observations of space debris is introduced. The observation schemes of GEO (geosynchronous equatorial orbit) and LEO (low Earth orbit) debris are given respectively, including the orbital parameters of platforms and the pointing of telescopes, etc. The debris studied here are all taken from the foreign catalog. According to the real orbits of space debris, the observational results of different schemes are simulated. By studying the single platform, the optimal observing altitude for the GEO debris and the optimal telescope's deflection angles at different altitudes for the LEO debris are given. According to these, the multi-platform observation networks are designed. By analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of different schemes, it can provide a reference for the application of space-based optical observations of space debris