Abstract:
Driven by the need for monitoring and cataloging objects in Cislunar space, this paper investigates the networking deployment schemes of ground-based optical devices, while also examining their coverage limitations. The article first analyzes the observability of ground-based stations based on the distance and kinematic characteristics of Cislunar objects, proposing station layout strategies focused on key regions near the Moon. Subsequently, the paper numerically models geometric, optical, and equipment capability conditions related to optical observation, then proposes metrics to assess coverage capabilities for the tasks of object search and discovery, as well as catalog maintenance. Finally, this study takes China's Lenghu Astronomical Base as an example to design networking deployment schemes and evaluate their coverage capabilities, while also analyzes and explains the continuous invisible periods and blind spots caused by factors such as the lunar phase period. This research provides valuable insights for the deployment of ground-based optical monitoring devices and the development of an integrated space-ground monitoring system.