Optimization of satellite observation systems constellations on the basia of operative planning of their target functioning

Аuthors

Darnopykh V. V.^*, Malyshev V. V.^**

Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), 4, Volokolamskoe shosse, Moscow, А-80, GSP-3, 125993, Russia

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

Abstract

The general methodology for optimization of satellite observation systems constellations on the basis of their target functioning operative planning is considered in the article. The general problem definition and mathematical statement are given. Methodica l approach for such problem solving and its main aspects are described. Several examples of model optimization problems are considered for constellations of 5 observation spacecrafts (SC) with project parameters of «Rapid Eye» system carrying out monitoring of local terrestrial objects during 3 or 4 days. The results are illustrated and discussed in the article.

Keywords:

satellite observation systems, spacecraft constellations, target functioning, on-board equipment, constellations optimization, planning, shooting plan, special software, modeling, parametrical analysis, estimation of the system efficiency.