Possibilities of Detecting the Space Debris and Near-Earth Asteroids by Latvian Optical and Radio Telescopes

Ābele, M.; Krūze, L.; Shmeld, I.; Eglītis, I.; Kalvāns, J.

doi:10.2478/v10047-011-0036-3

Abstract

The paper considers the possibilities presented by the radio- and optical tele-scopes that Latvian astronomers have at their disposal for tracking the space debris and near-Earth asteroids as well as for detection of their reflected solar, radio and laser radiation. It is concluded that the Latvian telescopes are suitable for tracking, locating and ranging these objects, which allows the precision at determination of their orbit parameters to be improved.

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Possibilities of Detecting the Space Debris and Near-Earth Asteroids by Latvian Optical and Radio Telescopes

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