Rapid Identification of Space Objects using Multisensor Signatures

The Rapid Identification of Space Objects using Multisensor Signatures (RISOMS) program will develop, evaluate, and transition an innovative multisensor signature-based capability to rapidly establish and maintain positive identification on space objects. In the Phase I program we will: (1) develop an integrated algorithmic approach to exploiting multi-sensor signature data in space object identification; (2) design an initial concept framework of an end-to-end space object identification system that takes optimal advantage of, and enables, the signature-based approach; (3) perform a data-driven investigation for object signatures to validate the RISOMS approach; (4) extend the analysis and algorithms to include multiple sensors, beyond those traditionally associated with the Space Surveillance Network (SSN); and (5) investigate the algorithm design and system performance issues related to the exploitation of sequences of sensor observations versus single observations. The results of the Phase I program will demonstrate the feasibility and promise of the systems concept to be realized in Phase II.