Described are systems and methods for direct sun imaging by a star tracker. Disclosed in a certain example is a direct sun imaging star tracker that includes an imaging sensor and a baffle. The baffle includes a star port, a sun port, and a beam splitter. The star port is configured to image first viewing environment while the sun port is configured to image a second viewing environment that includes the sun. The beam splitter is configured to combine electromagnetic radiation from the star port and the sun port into a combined image. In various examples, the systems and techniques described herein allow a star tracker to simultaneously view both the sun and the stars.
DIRECT SUN IMAGING STAR TRACKER
DIREKTER SONNENABBILDENDER STERNSENSOR
SENSEUR STELLAIRE PAR IMAGERIE SOLAIRE DIRECTE
18.09.2024
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
STAR TRACKER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE STAR TRACKER
Europäisches Patentamt | 2021
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