Space Electronic Reconnaissance (PDF)

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.