COSMO-SkyMed (COnstellation of Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation) is an Earth Observation space program funded by the Italian Ministry of Research and Ministry of Defence and managed by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) in conjunction with Italian MoD. COSMO-SkyMed (CSK) consists of a constellation of four Low Earth Orbit mid-sized satellites, each carrying a multi-mode, high resolution, electronically steerable Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) instrument operating at X-band and a full featured Ground Segment to properly exploit space capabilities. CSK System is fully qualified and now in operative phase. This paper describes the characteristics and functionalities of COSMO-SkyMed collision avoidance system, highlighting its versatility and effectiveness for constellation in flight operations. Moreover, the application of the COSMO-SkyMed risk mitigation daily procedure during two year of operations is described.
Collision Avoidance Activities for COSMO-SkyMed Constellation / F., D’Amico; G. F., De Luca; C., Portelli; F., Nardone; Cecchini, Andrea; G., Celidonio; A., Notarantonio. - ELETTRONICO. - (2012), pp. 9 pp.-9 pp.. (Intervento presentato al convegno 18th Ka and Broadband Communications, Navigation and Earth Observation Conference tenutosi a Ottawa, Canada nel 24-27 Settembre 2012).
Collision Avoidance Activities for COSMO-SkyMed Constellation
CECCHINI, ANDREA;
2012
Abstract
COSMO-SkyMed (COnstellation of Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation) is an Earth Observation space program funded by the Italian Ministry of Research and Ministry of Defence and managed by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) in conjunction with Italian MoD. COSMO-SkyMed (CSK) consists of a constellation of four Low Earth Orbit mid-sized satellites, each carrying a multi-mode, high resolution, electronically steerable Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) instrument operating at X-band and a full featured Ground Segment to properly exploit space capabilities. CSK System is fully qualified and now in operative phase. This paper describes the characteristics and functionalities of COSMO-SkyMed collision avoidance system, highlighting its versatility and effectiveness for constellation in flight operations. Moreover, the application of the COSMO-SkyMed risk mitigation daily procedure during two year of operations is described.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
