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Does the StarLink constellation have sufficiently accurate time synchronization and phase stability to allow it to act as a long baseline multi-static radar? I
by lokimedes 5y ago
Does the StarLink constellation have sufficiently accurate time synchronization and phase stability to allow it to act as a long baseline multi-static radar?
I have been contemplating using it as a passive radar source, but here the limitation is its phased array nature. It is not really optimal for non-cooperative receivers.
- justinjlynn 5y agoOne would imagine so given that the satellites are eventually meant to collaborate via peer to peer direct laser links. Time synchronisation and phase stability are required for direct links but it's a good question as to how much is available in terms of the microwave SDRs.