Radar and Communication System Design for Space Applications

This document is a technical report that outlines the design of radar and communication systems specifically for space applications. It discusses the increasing activity in low Earth orbit (LEO) and the necessity for satellite owners to track their satellites effectively. The report details various simulation tools for satellites, including trajectory modeling, scenario analysis, and radar data generation. It also presents methodologies for modeling platforms and targets, environmental factors, and sensor simulations. The document elaborates on multi-object tracking challenges and introduces different tracking algorithms, including the Joint Probabilistic Data Association (JPDA) tracker. Furthermore, it covers the integration of satellite communication systems, emphasizing the importance of link budget analysis and the visualization of access scenarios. The report concludes with advancements in integrated radar and communication workflows, addressing the need for situational awareness and debris tracking in space operations.