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External sensor network
What an external sensor network is
An external sensor network refers to a system of interconnected, spatially distributed sensors that are located outside and are used for monitoring and collecting data from the surrounding environment.
These sensors are typically deployed to gather information related to temperature, humidity, motion, sound, or other environmental variables.
In the context of space operations and surveillance, external sensor networks can be used to capture data on satellite positions, track space debris, and monitor any changes or anomalies in space activity.
The information collected from external sensor networks is crucial for situational awareness, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of space monitoring systems, and supporting operational decision-making in various space-related activities.
Why external sensor networks matter for space operations
External sensor networks matter because space operations depend on timely, independent measurements to reduce uncertainty in object detection, tracking, and characterization.
Combining observations from multiple geographically distributed sensors improves coverage, resilience to local outages or weather, and confidence in orbit determination, which directly impacts conjunction assessment, maneuver planning, and coordinated operations at constellation scale.
They also support investigation of anomalies and high-interest events by providing corroborating evidence and faster updates to the operational space picture.
How Look Up uses radars and data fusion to support SSA/SDA
Look Up uses SORASYS radars to detect and track objects in LEO with high reactivity, strengthening the sensor layer that feeds operational SSA and SDA.
Through the SYNAPSE platform, we fuse Look Up measurements with external sensor networks and other third-party data to catalogue objects, update object ID cards, and deliver alerts and risk insights via API or interface.
This supports collision avoidance and broader asset protection with predictions reaching 99.9% accuracy and enables secure deployments, including on-premises, when required for mission operations.
We deliver space situational awareness (SSA) and space domain awareness (SDA) solutions that help secure active satellites and ensure safe operations in the ever-growing expanse of space.