Exploring Asteroids with Flagstaff Robotic Survey Telescope Software
Enhance efficiency and understanding of asteroids with the Flagstaff Robotic Survey Telescope (FRoST) software developed by Michael Rynders and Dr. David Trilling from Northern Arizona University. The software enables automatic observation of near Earth asteroids, assesses impact risks, ranks observation priorities, and improves rapid follow-up capabilities using the FRoST Schmidt Telescope at Anderson Mesa. Utilize this adjustable pilot program to streamline asteroid observations and achieve better outcomes in asteroid research.
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Flagstaff Robotic Survey Telescope (FRoST) Software Michael Rynders Dr. David Trilling Northern Arizona University
Acknowledgments Dr. David Trilling Dr. Nadine Barlow Kathleen Stigmon Dan Avner NASA Space Grant 2 Michael Rynders
Near Earth Asteroids Impact risk Hard to see Fast Uncertain orbits From Paul Chodas, AMNH 02/15/2013 3 Michael Rynders
Flagstaff RObotic Survey Telescope (FRoST) Dan Avner 0.6m Schmidt Telescope Located at Anderson Mesa ~20th Magnitude 1 deg2Field of View Rapid observations and follow-ups 4 Michael Rynders
The Goal - Automatically Observe Objects List of best targets and their locations to observe hourly This Code cneos.jpl.nasa.gov Sorted List NASA Database Filter Calculate time until lost Calculate needed observations Rank Priority Objects Sorted list FRoST 5 Michael Rynders
Finding One Asteroid 6 Michael Rynders
Priority Ranking Considered Factors Too many observations Impact Chance Already observed by FRoST Brightness Too many frames needed Size Lots of days left to observe Uncertainty Adjustable Algorithm 7 Michael Rynders
Summary Improves Efficiency Better understanding of Asteroids Adjustable Pilot Program 8 Michael Rynders
