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Detection capability
Definition
Detection capability refers to the ability to identify, perceive, and recognize objects or phenomena within a certain domain or field.
In the context of space and orbital security, detection capability entails the system's proficiency to discover and characterize objects such as satellites, debris, and potential threats in orbit.
This involves the use of sensors, radars, and sophisticated algorithms that can process and analyze data to pinpoint the location, trajectory, and potential behavior of these objects in space.
The effectiveness of a detection capability is measured by its accuracy, reliability, and speed in identifying new or emerging threats in a constantly dynamic environment.
Operational impact in LEO
Detection capability drives how quickly and confidently operators can build and maintain an accurate space picture in LEO.
Strong detection reduces time to discover new objects or unexpected behaviors, improving conjunction assessment, enabling timely coordination with other actors, and lowering the risk of missed threats or late collision avoidance decisions.
At constellation scale, detection performance directly affects workload, false alarms management, and the ability to prioritize high interest events in a crowded, rapidly changing environment.
Look Up and SYNAPSE: strengthening detection and risk prediction
Look Up strengthens detection capability by using SORASYS radars to detect and track objects in LEO with high accuracy and high reactivity, including objects other solutions may miss.
SYNAPSE fuses Look Up sensor data with external sources to catalogue objects, characterize behavior, and deliver alerts and analytics via API, interface, or on premises deployment for secure operations.
Together, they help operators predict risks and support collision avoidance with tailored maneuver recommendations and collision avoidance predictions with a 99.9% accuracy rate.
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.