Small Satellite Formations for Distributed Surveillance: System Design and Optimal Control Considerations (Formations de petits satellites pour une surveillance distribuee: Considerations relatives la conception de systeme et a l'optimisation de commandes)
Abstract
This Lecture Series focused on bridging the gap between theory and applications in satellites formations for earth observation. The industrial, academic and military audience should be made aware of the application potential of this innovative approach and the enabling techniques. Thus in this Lecture Series essential techniques were addressed, such as: mission planning and selection of orbits for groups of satellites, system design aspects of small satellites, advanced control strategies for formations of satellites (sensors, actuators, software), earth observation and sensor data fusion methods, establishment and operations of networks of low cost ground stations. System design challenges and application considerations for implementing satellite formations was also addressed: typical earth observation satellites, distributed sensor networks for earth observation, post-processing of observation data on ground.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA640178
Entities
People
- Bob Twiggs
- Irene Eguinoa
- Mario Garcia-sanz
- Rainer Sandau
Organizations
- NATO Science and Technology Organization