Real-Time Identification Algorithm of Daylight Space Debris Laser Ranging Data Based on Observation Data Distribution Model

In an effort to accomplish the real-time acquisition of the laser ranging results of space debris during the daylight and enhance the observation success rate, this paper establishes a joint distribution model of noise and echo signals grounded on the intensity distribution law of the daylight backg...

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Main Authors: Yang Liu, Xue Dong, Jian Gao, Bowen Guan, Yanning Zheng, Zhipeng Liang, Xingwei Han, He Dong
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author Yang Liu
Xue Dong
Jian Gao
Bowen Guan
Yanning Zheng
Zhipeng Liang
Xingwei Han
He Dong
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Xue Dong
Jian Gao
Bowen Guan
Yanning Zheng
Zhipeng Liang
Xingwei Han
He Dong
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description In an effort to accomplish the real-time acquisition of the laser ranging results of space debris during the daylight and enhance the observation success rate, this paper establishes a joint distribution model of noise and echo signals grounded on the intensity distribution law of the daylight background noise. Through an in-depth analysis of the measurement characteristics of single-photon detectors, a real-time recognition algorithm based on the disparity in statistical distribution is put forward. This algorithm partitions the observation data into intervals of equal length. It then employs the goodness-of-fit test of the geometric distribution to ascertain the data distribution law. Subsequently, it locates the interval in which the echo signal resides by analyzing the contribution degree of the chi-square statistic. The experimental outcomes indicate that under the circumstances of a laser frequency of 400 Hz and a background noise photon rate of 2 × 10<sup>7</sup> photons per second, the algorithm is capable of achieving real-time recognition of the echo interval for an intensity of 0.09 echo photons per single pulse within 1 s. This breakthrough resolves the critical challenge of daylight echo discrimination in high-noise environments. This method overcomes the constraints of the traditional signal intensity threshold and offers a novel technical approach for the tracking and precise orbit determination of space debris in a low signal-to-noise ratio environment.
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spelling doaj-art-1377a9d7f58d4ea585e38ad417eb7ca62025-08-20T03:03:27ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-04-01257228110.3390/s25072281Real-Time Identification Algorithm of Daylight Space Debris Laser Ranging Data Based on Observation Data Distribution ModelYang Liu0Xue Dong1Jian Gao2Bowen Guan3Yanning Zheng4Zhipeng Liang5Xingwei Han6He Dong7Changchun Observatory, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130117, ChinaChangchun Observatory, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130117, ChinaChangchun Observatory, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130117, ChinaChangchun Observatory, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130117, ChinaChangchun Observatory, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130117, ChinaChangchun Observatory, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130117, ChinaChangchun Observatory, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130117, ChinaCollege of Information Technology, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, ChinaIn an effort to accomplish the real-time acquisition of the laser ranging results of space debris during the daylight and enhance the observation success rate, this paper establishes a joint distribution model of noise and echo signals grounded on the intensity distribution law of the daylight background noise. Through an in-depth analysis of the measurement characteristics of single-photon detectors, a real-time recognition algorithm based on the disparity in statistical distribution is put forward. This algorithm partitions the observation data into intervals of equal length. It then employs the goodness-of-fit test of the geometric distribution to ascertain the data distribution law. Subsequently, it locates the interval in which the echo signal resides by analyzing the contribution degree of the chi-square statistic. The experimental outcomes indicate that under the circumstances of a laser frequency of 400 Hz and a background noise photon rate of 2 × 10<sup>7</sup> photons per second, the algorithm is capable of achieving real-time recognition of the echo interval for an intensity of 0.09 echo photons per single pulse within 1 s. This breakthrough resolves the critical challenge of daylight echo discrimination in high-noise environments. This method overcomes the constraints of the traditional signal intensity threshold and offers a novel technical approach for the tracking and precise orbit determination of space debris in a low signal-to-noise ratio environment.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/7/2281daylight debris laser rangingreal-time data identificationchi-square test
spellingShingle Yang Liu
Xue Dong
Jian Gao
Bowen Guan
Yanning Zheng
Zhipeng Liang
Xingwei Han
He Dong
Real-Time Identification Algorithm of Daylight Space Debris Laser Ranging Data Based on Observation Data Distribution Model
Sensors
daylight debris laser ranging
real-time data identification
chi-square test
title Real-Time Identification Algorithm of Daylight Space Debris Laser Ranging Data Based on Observation Data Distribution Model
title_full Real-Time Identification Algorithm of Daylight Space Debris Laser Ranging Data Based on Observation Data Distribution Model
title_fullStr Real-Time Identification Algorithm of Daylight Space Debris Laser Ranging Data Based on Observation Data Distribution Model
title_full_unstemmed Real-Time Identification Algorithm of Daylight Space Debris Laser Ranging Data Based on Observation Data Distribution Model
title_short Real-Time Identification Algorithm of Daylight Space Debris Laser Ranging Data Based on Observation Data Distribution Model
title_sort real time identification algorithm of daylight space debris laser ranging data based on observation data distribution model
topic daylight debris laser ranging
real-time data identification
chi-square test
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/7/2281
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