Retroreflector system for AC (spacecraft) Sentinel-3 (ESA)
Glavkosmos
Seven-reflector retroreflector array for precision laser ranging of the ESA Sentinel-3 spacecraft.
Technical specifications
- Purpose
- Reflection of quantum-optical station radiation for precision spacecraft orbit determination
- Year of release
- 2011
- Heritage
- Flown on ESA Sentinel-3 spacecraft
- Reflector count
- 7 angle reflectors
- Directional pattern
- Double-spot
About
Retroreflector system for the Sentinel-3 (ESA) spacecraft, designed to reflect quantum-optical station radiation for precision determination of the spacecraft’s orbit parameters via satellite laser ranging. The system consists of seven angle reflectors arranged to produce a double-spot directional pattern. Released in 2011 as a heritage payload accessory flown on an ESA Earth-observation mission.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
