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A lightweight (i.e., less than 50 kg) optical jammer system for use with a satellite in earth orbit. The jammer system is mounted on the satellite and produces an obfuscating programmable signature of concentrated sunlight which is modulated and directed to earth. A potential enemy observer on earth

A lightweight (i.e., less than 50 kg) optical jammer system for use with a satellite in earth orbit. The jammer system is mounted on the satellite and produces an obfuscating programmable signature of concentrated sunlight which is modulated and directed to earth. A potential enemy observer on earth is thereby prevented from ascertaining the general mission of the satellite, because the known reflected sunlight signature of the satellite is masked.

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A method of creating artificial glints from a satellite in earth orbit, comprising the steps of: a. tracking the sun from said satellite; b. collecting solar energy from said sun; c. concentrating said collected solar energy; d. imposing, on said concentrated solar energy, a modulation varying in am

A method of creating artificial glints from a satellite in earth orbit, comprising the steps of: a. tracking the sun from said satellite; b. collecting solar energy from said sun; c. concentrating said collected solar energy; d. imposing, on said concentrated solar energy, a modulation varying in amplitude and frequency; e. tracking the earth from said satellite; and f. directing the modulated solar energy to the earth; whereby sunlight reflected from said satellite, and seen by an observer on earth, is altered and disguised, thereby deceiving said observer.