NASA NTRS · 20060033531
Covering a sphere with retroreflectors
Abstract
This paper discusses how retroreflectors can be placed on the orbiting sample canister with the objective of maximizing returned light from a scanning laser system. The retroreflectors are vital for acquisition of the sample canister during the terminal rendezvous phase of the capture.
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Clouse, D., Liebe, C. C., Padgett, C., Bartman, R.. 2001-03-10. Covering a sphere with retroreflectors. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20060033531
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