Conceptual Design for Expert Coordination Centres Supporting Optical and Laser Observations in a SST System

In our work we will discuss the conceptual design of an Expert Coordination Centre (ExpCen) supporting observations performed by optical and satellite laser ranging (SLR) sensors. This ExpCen should suit as an interface between a Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) system, as example for technology developments under ESA’s SSA programme, and any external sensors. Presented will be identified ExpCen’s functionalities, such as coordination of sensors, validation and qualification of data and research and development. Presented will be high-level architecture of the centre along with the defined interfaces. ExpCen will perform several different tasks, each performed by different subsystem. The subsystems architecture, interfaces, data flows and components will be shown. The current design of the ExpCen allows to perform in parallel functionalities for optical passive and SLR domain.