Research on Enhanced Orbit Prediction Techniques Utilizing Multiple Sets of Two-Line Element

被引:5
作者
Chen, Junyu [1 ]
Lin, Chusen [1 ]
机构
[1] Kunming Univ Sci & Technol, Fac Land Resources Engn, Kunming 650093, Peoples R China
关键词
situation awareness; space debris; navigation; two-line element; orbit prediction;
D O I
10.3390/aerospace10060532
中图分类号
V [航空、航天];
学科分类号
08 ; 0825 ;
摘要
Acquiring accurate space object orbits is crucial for many applications such as satellite tracking, space debris detection, and collision avoidance. The widely used two-line element (TLE) method estimates the position and velocity of objects in space, but its accuracy can be limited by various factors. A combination of multiple TLEs and advanced modeling techniques such as batch least squares differential correction and high-precision numerical propagators can significantly improve TLE accuracy and reliability, ensuring better space object surveillance. Previous studies analyzed additional factors that may influence TLE accuracy and evaluated the accuracy of Starlink TLE using precise ephemeris data from SpaceX. The results indicate that utilizing multiple TLEs for precise orbit determination can significantly enhance the performance of orbit prediction methods, particularly when compared to SGP4. By leveraging 10-day Starlink TLEs, the accuracy of 5-day predictions can be improved by approximately twofold. Additionally, producing two pseudo-observations within an orbital period near the TLE epoch yields the greatest effect on prediction accuracy, with this distribution of pseudo-observations increasing accuracy by approximately 10% compared to a uniform distribution. Further research can explore more data fusion and machine learning approaches to optimize operations in space.
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