Flagstaff Robotic Survey Telescope (FRoST) Software by Michael Rynders

This showcases the Flagstaff Robotic Survey Telescope (FRoST) Software developed by Michael Rynders in collaboration with Dr. David Trilling and Northern Arizona University. The software aids in automatically observing near-Earth asteroids, assessing impact risks, and prioritizing observations based on various factors. The goal is to enhance efficiency in asteroid monitoring and improve our understanding of these celestial bodies. Powered by a 0.6m Schmidt Telescope, FRoST enables rapid observations and follow-ups, contributing to NASA's efforts in asteroid detection and tracking.

• Flagstaff
• Robotic Survey Telescope
• FRoST Software
• Near-Earth Asteroids
• Michael Rynders

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1. Flagstaff Robotic Survey Telescope (FRoST) Software Michael Rynders Dr. David Trilling Northern Arizona University

2. Acknowledgments Dr. David Trilling Dr. Nadine Barlow Kathleen Stigmon Dan Avner NASA Space Grant 2 Michael Rynders

3. Near Earth Asteroids Impact risk Hard to see Fast Uncertain orbits From Paul Chodas, AMNH 02/15/2013 3 Michael Rynders

4. 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

5. 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

6. Finding One Asteroid 6 Michael Rynders

7. 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

8. Summary Improves Efficiency Better understanding of Asteroids Adjustable Pilot Program 8 Michael Rynders