System design of the MeerKAT L - band 3D radar for monitoring near earth objects

This thesis investigates the current knowledge of small space debris (diameter less than 10 cm) and potentially hazardous asteroids (PHA) by the use of radar systems. It clearly identifies the challenges involved in detecting and tracking of small space debris and PHAs. The most significant challeng...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Agaba, Doreen
Other Authors: Inggs, Michael R
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26890