Estel Ferrer Torres

Ms. Estel Ferrer Torres

i2CAT, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

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11 July 2021
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JNJorge Nicolas-Alvarez
Jorge Nicolas-Alvarez
XCXavier Carreno-Megias
Xavier Carreno-Megias
OFOriol Fuste
Oriol Fuste
ETEstel Ferrer Torres
Estel Ferrer Torres
MAMiquel Albert
Miquel Albert
ABAntoni Broquetas
Antoni Broquetas
The advent of geosynchronous remote sensing missions requires the development of precise orbit determination techniques at high orbits. Geosynchronous satellites require station-keeping manoeuvres to be performed periodically. Dynamical models do not consider artificial forces. Therefore, the tracking system must be able to detect them in order to keep track of the spacecraft autonomously. A compact baseline interferometer is deployed in order to track the signals of opportunity from the ASTRA 19.2°E geostationary constellation. The system is capable of autonomously estimate the trajectory of the satellite for a period of 22 days. Even after artificial orbital manoeuvres are performed. These results show that interferometry is a valid alternative for future geosynchronous remote sensing missions which require precise orbit determination.