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Last quarter, our team discovered that tracking orbital debris was more complex than initially thought. With over 500,000 pieces of debris in Earth's orbit, the risk of collisions is increasing. To tackle this problem, we turned to Python 3.12, NumPy 1.24, and Pandas 1.6. In this article, I'll share our experience with two popular algorithms: Two-Line Element (TLE) and Simplified General Perturbations-4 (SGP4).
The Problem with TLE
TLE is a widely used format for describing the orbit of an object. However, it has limitations. When I first tried to use TLE, it broke because the algorithm didn't account for atmospheric drag. After digging deeper, I realized that TLE is only accurate for a short period.
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