Laboratory of Remote Observation from Satellites and Unmanned Aerial Systems

The optical module for tracking satellite trajectories is the highest-performance alt-azimuth telescope system. It features permanently programmable periodic error correction. It exports high-resolution sky charts. Using pre-loaded orbital parameters, it can calculate in real time the position of the satellite at any given moment and point the telescope to the specified position, so that the satellite can be tracked and imaged. The equipment also allows the tracking and imaging of satellites ranging from those in low Earth orbit to those in geostationary orbit. Fully automated control of the telescope and the imaging camera is possible.