Space launch vehicle tracking
- Case background: A fixed single EOS installation with long‑range narrow‑FOV visual and IR sensors monitors a launch vehicle from pad rise up to critical‑altitude ascent level. Auto‑tracking engages at liftoff, the control display provides real‑time trajectory visualisation, and IR channel sustains target visibility through plume glare and variable lighting. Post‑processing consolidates ascent segment evidence for performance assessment.
- Case objective: Provide continuous, high‑fidelity visual and thermal tracking and trajectory evidence from liftoff through early ascent for performance verification during critical ascent phase.
- Other information:
- Fixed EOS is integrated with Mission Control and in turn with the spaceport instrumentation sensor network.
- Long‑range narrow‑FOV optics capture fine vehicle track and motion stability at extended distances.
- IR tracking mitigates glare/smoke and supports night or low‑visibility launches.
- Real‑time operations display offers range safety and status overlays during critical milestones.
- Post‑mission workflows assemble launch-report trajectory, timestamps, and imagery into analysis deliverables.
