1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Estimate (in the order of magnitude) the size of a satellite lens (aperture radius) required to resolve a human face at the surface of the Earth if the satellite is orbiting at an altitude of 100km. Assume λ to be 600nm.
2. Relevant equations
θ = 1.22 (λ/D)
3. The attempt at a solution
I feel like this should be a really simple problem but I've been struggling with it for a while now. I want to find D, but I don't have the angular resolution, θ, either. Should I estimate it? There's another equation, θ = (h/D)k but it still has D in it. I also can't figure out how to take into account the altitude distance. If someone could help me out it'd be much appreciated.
Estimate (in the order of magnitude) the size of a satellite lens (aperture radius) required to resolve a human face at the surface of the Earth if the satellite is orbiting at an altitude of 100km. Assume λ to be 600nm.
2. Relevant equations
θ = 1.22 (λ/D)
3. The attempt at a solution
I feel like this should be a really simple problem but I've been struggling with it for a while now. I want to find D, but I don't have the angular resolution, θ, either. Should I estimate it? There's another equation, θ = (h/D)k but it still has D in it. I also can't figure out how to take into account the altitude distance. If someone could help me out it'd be much appreciated.
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