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Spacecraft tracking capabilities by the UTas radio telescope network
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Molera Calves, G, Spacecraft tracking capabilities by the UTas radio telescope network, 19th Australian Space Research Conference Programme, 30 September - 02 October 2019, Adelaide, pp. 1-10. (2019) [Non Refereed Conference Paper]
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Abstract
The University of Tasmania operates five radio telescopes located in four locations
across the Australian continent. These antennas are used in single-dish or interferometric
mode for a number of astronomic and geodetic purposes. However, they are all capable of
tracking Earth-orbit satellites and planetary probes. A number of experiments have been
conducted in the recent years to demonstrate these tracking capabilities with satellites in
Low-Earth orbit and deep space missions operated by international space agencies.
The radio telescopes provide high-gain down-link capability, but also the four sites combined can form an interferometric array that enables ultra-high precision tracking of the spacecraft orbits. This interdisciplinary technique provides a link between the needs of space agencies and industry, combined with the scientific interest of an academy institution as the University of Tasmania. Furthermore, the University of Tasmania in collaboration with the Australian Space Agency is installing a new dedicated ground tracking station to provide support to Australian-lead space enterprises.
Item Details
Item Type: | Non Refereed Conference Paper |
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Keywords: | radio telescopes, SDtrackeer, solar system, space weather |
Research Division: | Physical Sciences |
Research Group: | Astronomical sciences |
Research Field: | Solar physics |
Objective Division: | Defence |
Objective Group: | Defence |
Objective Field: | Intelligence, surveillance and space |
UTAS Author: | Molera Calves, G (Dr Guifre Molera Calves) |
ID Code: | 149871 |
Year Published: | 2019 |
Deposited By: | Physics |
Deposited On: | 2022-04-21 |
Last Modified: | 2022-04-21 |
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