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Integration of Passive Bistatic Radar and VSWIR Infrared Sensing on a CubeSat for Hypersonic Target Detection and Tracking

Project Type: Self-Initiated

Project Description

The proposed system successfully demonstrates a CubeSat based solution for hypersonic target detection using passive bistatic radar and infrared sensing. The system achieved reliable detection, met key specifications including SNR, response time, and false alarm rate, and provided realtime visualization and alerts. Mechanical validation confirmed structural integrity and compliance with CubeSat constraints through analysis of strength and stability. Results confirm the effectiveness of the multi-sensor approach in improving detection performance within CubeSat limitations.