A led-based technology to improve the orbit determination of LEO satellite
The tracking of LEO objects, by means of large field of view (FOV) optical telescopes, is very challenging. Generally, optical tracking is only possible when the LEO satellite is in sunlight and the ground station is in darkness. This limits the tracking availability to morning and evening twilight for maximum five minutes at a pass. At worldwide level, several activities and studies are currently under development in order to improve the space surveillance capabilities.