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The aim is to develop a recalibration method to enhance pointing accuracy in satellite tracking systems.

February 24, 2026Advances in Space ResearchOpen Access

A robust pointing recalibration method for optical satellite tracking applications

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The aim is to develop a recalibration method to enhance pointing accuracy in satellite tracking systems.
Integration of a pointing recalibration algorithm
Experimental evaluation using a portable telescope system
Periodic updates to a spherical harmonic pointing model
Batch optimization combined with quadrant-random pointing grid
Improved mean tracking error by a factor of up to 7
Preserved accuracy of the pointing model over time
Reduced degradation compared to conventional tracking methods

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Evaluates an algorithm that enhances tracking accuracy in portable telescopes, suggesting improved satellite observation capabilities.

Waltenberger et al. (2026) studied this question.

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