Space Layer Experiment (SLX) Sensor Calibration

Authors

• Scott Hansen, Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
• Brian Thompson, Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
• Lorin Zollinger, Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
• Dean Wada, Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
• Ed Hawkins, Johns Hopkins University
• Brian Kantsiper, Johns Hopkins University

Document Type

Presentation

Publisher

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory

Publication Date

7-9-2014

First Page

1

Last Page

19

Abstract

The Space Layer Experiment (SLX) is a sensor planned by the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to test technology to observe and track objects in space. Subject to SLX program and funding restraints, a detailed and thorough ground calibration is planned to support observation and tracking goals, with continuing calibration experiments planned after launch. This presentation provides an overview of the SLX ground calibration that will use existing SDL calibration equipment and expertise with allowances made for SLX sensor design and program schedule. Preliminary plans for on-orbit calibration will also be presented with the goal of receiving expert feedback to improve plans for SLX calibration.

Recommended Citation

Hansen, Scott; Thompson, Brian; Zollinger, Lorin; Wada, Dean; Hawkins, Ed; and Kantsiper, Brian, "Space Layer Experiment (SLX) Sensor Calibration" (2014). Space Dynamics Laboratory Publications. Paper 417.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/sdl_pubs/417