RAP opportunity at Air Force Science and Technology Fellowship Program AF STFP
Space Situational Awareness
Location
US Air Force Academy, Laser and Optics Research Center
| opportunity |
location |
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| 13.04.02.B7637 |
US Air Force Academy, CO 808406200 |
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Francis K. Chun |
francis.chun@afacademy.af.edu |
719.333.2601 |
Description
The Center for Space Situational Awareness Research (CSSAR) in the Department of Physics at the US Air Force Academy is interested in satellite tracking and characterization. CSSAR is actively working in the areas of (1) non-imaging photometric, spectral, and polarimetric techniques leading to the identification and characterization of unresolved space objects; (2) fusion of disparate data sources to maximize the situational awareness, and development of optical sensing capability; and (3) development of optical sensing capability. CSSAR has developed a network of small aperture telescopes that will provide global coverage of the space catalog and the capability to observe satellites simultaneously from multiple telescope locations for data fusion research.
key words
Space situational awareness; Satellite characterization; Orbit determination; Data fusion;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
|
| $95,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
|
Experience Supplement
Postdoctoral and Senior awardees will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
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Additional Benefits
Relocation
Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.
Health insurance
A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.