Responsive space, i.e., the capability to address unpredicted situations in a relatively short time, is becoming paramount. Several literature approaches exist, which aim to optimize overflight manoeuvres of a single satellite over one or multiple targets. However, current space actors can rely on more than one satellite to manoeuvre. This paper proposes a decision-making architecture to observe an Earth site, considering a set of multiple sensor-equipped satellites in Low Earth Orbit. A multi-objective algorithm is implemented to determine the optimal solution in terms of total /1 V and time to overflight. The method is tested on both simulated and real scenarios.
Optimized multi-satellite manoeuvring strategy for responsive Earth observation / Cimmino, N., Argiro', A., Isoletta, G., Opromolla, R., Fasano, G.. - (2023). (Aerospace Europe Conference – Joint 10th EUCASS 9th CEAS Conference Lausanne, Switzerland 9-13 Luglio 2023) [10.13009/EUCASS2023-826].
Optimized multi-satellite manoeuvring strategy for responsive Earth observation
NICOLA CIMMINO;ANNARITA ARGIRO';GIORGIO ISOLETTA;ROBERTO OPROMOLLA;GIANCARMINE FASANO
2023
Abstract
Responsive space, i.e., the capability to address unpredicted situations in a relatively short time, is becoming paramount. Several literature approaches exist, which aim to optimize overflight manoeuvres of a single satellite over one or multiple targets. However, current space actors can rely on more than one satellite to manoeuvre. This paper proposes a decision-making architecture to observe an Earth site, considering a set of multiple sensor-equipped satellites in Low Earth Orbit. A multi-objective algorithm is implemented to determine the optimal solution in terms of total /1 V and time to overflight. The method is tested on both simulated and real scenarios.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
