Light Curve Analysis for Different Artificial Space Objects
Abstract
This research deals with the studying of the temporal variations of brightness “light curves” for different space objects. Mathematical expressions describing the light reflection from the satellite components have been established. The computations are applied to different space objects and artificial satellites with various geometries and altitudes. Data precise of artificial satellites are utilized to estimate the obtained results.
Keywords: Analysis, brightness, reflection model, various satellite geometries
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Afaf M. Abd El-Hameed. Light Curve Analysis for Different Artificial Space Objects. Research & Reviews: Journal of Space Science & Technology. 2019; 8(1): 10–14p.
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