An optimization of observation schedules for an Earth remote sensing constellation by means of dedicated software tools

Аuthors

Darnopykh V. V.^*, Kalashnikov A. I.^1**, Malyshev V. V.^2***

1. Lavochkin Research and Production Association, NPO Lavochkin, 24, Leningradskay str., Khimki, Moscow region, 141400, Russia
2. Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), 4, Volokolamskoe shosse, Moscow, А-80, GSP-3, 125993, Russia

*e-mail: darnopykh@mail.ru
**e-mail: alex-aka@mail.ru
***e-mail: veniaminmalyshev@mail.ru

Abstract

The optimization problem of operative planning for Earth observation system which orbital segment consists of several different (target functioning and parameters of special on-board equipment (devices)) spacecrafts (SC) is considered at the article. The process of the optimization is demonstrated as an order of special software application. One of the advantages of the software is the universality, i.e. possibility to solve the problem for any kind of Earth observation SC-constellation at any long-time planning interval. The example of optimization problem is given.

Keywords:

earth observation systems, constellations, target functioning, special on-board equipment, planning, control, optimization, shooting plan, special software, modeling.