Novel Concepts for Ranging, Precise Orbit and Attitude Determination of VLEO Satellites (C05)

• Subject Area: Geodesy, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Cartography ; Astrophysics and Astronomy ; Mechanics
• Term: since 2024
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 516238647

In this project, algorithms for precise attitude and orbit determination will be developed using novel parameter estimates that receive input from global navigation satellites and from on-board systems. These will not only provide the most accurate satellite orbits, but also estimates of atmospheric density and other parameters relevant to applications and satellite operations in VLEO. Another aspect covers the challenges and potentials of implementing a VLEO navigation satellite system.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1667: Advancing Technologies of Very Low Altitude Satellites (ATLAS)
• Applicant Institution: Universität Stuttgart
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Thomas Hobiger