Surveillance of Space with Passive Radar using the Murchison Widefield Array
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Open access
Authors
Hennessy, Brendan
Date
2023Supervisor
Steven Tingay
Steve Prabu
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Science and Engineering
School
School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
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Abstract
This thesis investigates the use of the Murchison Widefield Array as a passive radar receiver for the surveillance of space. Using FM radio as the transmitter source, the MWA is able to surveil a large volume of space to detect and track satellites, space debris and other objects in orbit. This thesis covers orbital-specific signal processing methods for radar product formation, as well as orbit determination, and culminates in an Australia-wide observation campaign.
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