Capabilities of a nano-LIDAR for future reconnaissance missions to NEOs

Lewis Walker; Massimiliano Vasile

Capabilities of a nano-LIDAR for future reconnaissance missions to NEOs

Lewis Walker, Massimiliano Vasile

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In this paper we estimate by numerical modelling the maximum range capability of a CubeSat-borne laser rangefinder in fast asteroid flyby scenarios requiring high single pulse detection probabilities. The model is based around detected photon counts in a pair of Geiger mode avalanche photodiodes (GM-APDs). Simulated datasets for fast flybys are generated by the model to assess performance. The model is also modified to assess the feasibility of performing radioscience measurements to determine asteroid mass, by measuring trajectory deflections on the order of ums-1 during a dual-spacecraft flyby. Similar datasets are generated by the model and filtered to simulate radioscience measurements. It was found that limits of detectability of the relative velocity using this method are on the order of 10ums-1

Original language	English
Number of pages	8
Publication status	Published - 25 Oct 2019
Event	70th International Astronautical Congress - Washington D.C., United States Duration: 21 Oct 2019 → 25 Oct 2019 https://www.iac2019.org/

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Conference	70th International Astronautical Congress
Abbreviated title	IAC
Country	United States
City	Washington D.C.
Period	21/10/19 → 25/10/19
Internet address	https://www.iac2019.org/

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asteroid flyby
near Earth asteroids
CubeSat
LIDAR
formation flying

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Nanospacecraft exploration of asteroids by collision and flyby reconnaissance
Walker, L., Greco, C., Di Carlo, M., Wilson, A., Ricciardi, L., Berquand, A. & Vasile, M., 3 Jun 2019. 12 p.
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Capabilities of a nano-LIDAR for future reconnaissance missions to NEOs

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Nanospacecraft exploration of asteroids by collision and flyby reconnaissance

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