Perhaps of interest: http://ulua.mhpcc.af.mil/1999_AMOSTechnicalConference/Glesne_paper/Glesne.ht ml which is an overview of the optical facilities at the USAF Maui satellite observing facility. Flash timers are represented there too: "Because of its large, twenty stellar magnitude dynamic range, the CMP [Contrast Mode Photometer ] is particularly useful for observing specular glint measurements from artificial satellites illuminated by the sun. An example of a photometric signature obtained from a geostationary satellite is shown in Figure 5. Much can be learned about the configuration and dynamics of an unknown satellite by studying the glints in CMP signatures. Uniform repetition of glints might indicate rotation of the object which can indicate that it is spin stabilized or has gone unstable. Motions and configuration can also be determined through analysis of the more slowly varying diffuse component of an optical signature." (Figure 5 is a light curve of Raduga 21, 1987-100A.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www2.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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