Dong-Goo Roh

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dong-Goo Roh is a leading figure in space situational awareness, specializing in the optical tracking and observation of satellites and space debris. His most impactful contribution is the conception and development of the OWL-Net (Optical Wide-field patrol Network), a pioneering global network of robotic telescopes designed for precise satellite monitoring. The foundational paper on this system, published in 2018, has garnered over 30 citations, underscoring its significance in the field. By enabling coordinated, round-the-clock observations from multiple sites worldwide, Roh's work directly addresses the critical challenge of tracking objects in increasingly congested orbital environments. This achievement not only enhances collision avoidance capabilities for active satellites but also provides essential data for understanding the space debris population. Roh’s research is instrumental for both national security and the sustainable use of outer space, marking him as a key innovator in the development of automated, globally-distributed sensor networks for space surveillance.