Space Electronic Reconnaissance

Presents the theories and applications of determining the
position of an object in space through the use of
satellites

As the importance of space reconnaissance technology
intensifies, more and more countries are investing money in
building their own space reconnaissance satellites. Due to the
secrecy and sensitivity of the operations, it is hard to find
published papers and journals on the topic outside of military and
governmental agencies. This book aims to fill the gap by
presenting the various applications and basic principles of a very
modern technology. The space electronic reconnaissance system in
mono/multi-satellite platforms is a critical feature which can be
used for detection, localization, tracking or identification of the
various kinds of signal sources from radar, communication or
navigation systems.

Localization technology in space electronic reconnaissance uses
single or multiple satellite receivers which receive signals from
radar, communication and navigation emitters in the ground, ocean
and space to specify the location of emitter. The
methods, principles and technologies of different space electronic
reconnaissance localization systems are introduced in this book, as
are their performances, and the various methods are explained and
analysed. Digital simulations illustrate the results.

• Presents the theories and applications of determining the
  position of an object in space through the use of satellites

• Introduces methods, principles and technologies of localization
  and tracking in the space electronic reconnaissance system, the
  localization algorithm and error in satellite system and near space
  platform system, and the tracking algorithm and error in single
  satellite-to-satellite tracking system

• Provides the fundamentals, the mathematics, the limitations,
  the measurements, and systems, of localization with emphasis on
  defence industry applications

Highly relevant for Engineers working in avionics, radar,
communication, navigation and electronic warfare.

Chapters include:- the introduction of space electronic
reconnaissance localization technology, knowledge about the
satellite orbit and basic terminology of passive localization,
single satellite geolocation technology based on direction finding,
three-satellite geolocation technology based on time difference of
arrival (TDOA), two-satellite geolocation technology based on TDOA
and frequency difference of arrival (FDOA), the single satellite
localization technology based on kinematics theory, localization
principles of near-space platform electronic reconnaissance
systems, the orbit determination of single satellite-to-satellite
tracking using bearings only(BO) information, the orbit
determination of single satellite-to-satellite tracking using
bearings and frequency information, the orbit determination of
single satellite-to-satellite tracking using frequency only(FO)
information. Each chapter ends with a problem and solution section,
some using Matlab code.

Autorentext
Fucheng Guo, National University of Defense Technology, P.R. China

Yun Fan, National University of Defense Technology, P.R. China

Yiyu Zhou, National University of Defense Technology, P.R. China

Caigen Zhou, National University of Defense Technology, P.R. China

Qiang Li, National University of Defense Technology, P.R. China

Zusammenfassung

Presents the theories and applications of determining the position of an object in space through the use of satellites

As the importance of space reconnaissance technology intensifies, more and more countries are investing money in building their own space reconnaissance satellites. Due to the secrecy and sensitivity of the operations, it is hard to find published papers and journals on the topic outside of military and governmental agencies. This book aims to fill the gap by presenting the various applications and basic principles of a very modern technology. The space electronic reconnaissance system in mono/multi-satellite platforms is a critical feature which can be used for detection, localization, tracking or identification of the various kinds of signal sources from radar, communication or navigation systems.

Localization technology in space electronic reconnaissance uses single or multiple satellite receivers which receive signals from radar, communication and navigation emitters in the ground, ocean and space to specify the location of emitter. The methods, principles and technologies of different space electronic reconnaissance localization systems are introduced in this book, as are their performances, and the various methods are explained and analysed. Digital simulations illustrate the results.

• Presents the theories and applications of determining the position of an object in space through the use of satellites
• Introduces methods, principles and technologies of localization and tracking in the space electronic reconnaissance system, the localization algorithm and error in satellite system and near space platform system, and the tracking algorithm and error in single satellite-to-satellite tracking system

• Provides the fundamentals, the mathematics, the limitations, the measurements, and systems, of localization with emphasis on defence industry applications
  Highly relevant for Engineers working in avionics, radar, communication, navigation and electronic warfare.

  Chapters include:- the introduction of space electronic reconnaissance localization technology, knowledge about the satellite orbit and basic terminology of passive localization, single satellite geolocation technology based on direction finding, three-satellite geolocation technology based on time difference of arrival (TDOA), two-satellite geolocation technology based on TDOA and frequency difference of arrival (FDOA), the single satellite localization technology based on kinematics theory, localization principles of near-space platform electronic reconnaissance systems, the orbit determination of single satellite-to-satellite tracking using bearings only(BO) information, the orbit determination of single satellite-to-satellite tracking using bearings and frequency information, the orbit determination of single satellite-to-satellite tracking using frequency only(FO) information. Each chapter ends with a problem and solution section, some using Matlab code.

Inhalt

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Acronyms xvii

1 Introduction to Space Electronic Reconnaissance Geolocation 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 An Overview of Space Electronic Reconnaissance Geolocation Technology 3

1.2.1 Geolocation of an Emitter on the Earth 3

1.2.2 Tracking of an Emitter on a Satellite 8

1.2.3 Geolocation by Near-Space Platforms 9

1.3 Structure of a Typical SER System 9

References 11

2 Fundamentals of Satellite Orbit and Geolocation 13

2.1 An Introduction to the Satellite and Its Orbit 13

2.1.1 Kepler's Three Laws 13

2.1.2 Classification of Satellite Orbits 15

2.2 Orbit Parameters and State of Satellite 18

2.2.1 Orbit Elements of a Satellite 18

2.2.2 Definition of Several Arguments of Perigee and Their Correlations 20

2.3 Definition of Coordinate Systems and Their Transformations 21

2.3.1 Definition of Coordinate Systems 21

2.3.2 Transformation between Coordinate Systems 25

2.4 Spherical Model of the Earth for Geolocation 27

2.4.1 Regular Spherical Model for Geolocation 27

2.4.2 Ellipsoid Model of the Earth 27

2.5 Coverage Area of a Satellite 30

2.5.1 Approximate Calculation Method for the Coverage Area 30

2.5.2 Examples of Calculation of the Coverage Area 31

2.5.3 Side Reconnaissance Coverage Area 33

2.6 Fundamentals of Geolocation 33

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