Although the number of observatories for passive optical directional measurements of satellites and space debris has increased in the recent past, there is still a great need for additional observation stations. The rapidly increasing number of satellites and defective parts (space debris) in orbit creates a significant collision risk for both manned and unmanned space flight, which is why the permanent monitoring of these parts in space is becoming increasingly important.
Experience shows us that most of the existing astronomical observatories can also be converted for the identification, observation and cataloguing of space debris – in most cases – with little material and programming effort.
Ploner Systems advises and supports you in upgrading your existing observatory so that you too may valuably contribute to safety in space. We start by analysing your existing hardware components and the extent to which they allow new components to be integrated into the system. We then develop the appropriate software for you, if necessary, from hardware control to image evaluation.
In addition, we offer software tools for the autonomous operation of telescopes and for the automatic detection of satellites and satellite fragments on sky images (LINK):
1. OPTICS (Observatory Positioning Tracking and Imaging Control Software)
2. SSORA (Space Surveillance Object Recognition App)
3. SSTA (Space Surveillance Timer App)
Please contact us to discuss your needs.