Satellite image collection optimization

William Martin

doi:10.1117/1.1495856

1 September 2002 Satellite image collection optimization

William Martin

Optical Engineering, Vol. 41, Issue 9, (September 2002). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.1495856

Imaging satellite systems represent a high capital cost. Optimizing the collection of images is critical for both satisfying customer orders and building a sustainable satellite operations business. We describe the functions of an operational, multivariable, time dynamic optimization system that maximizes the daily collection of satellite images. A graphical user interface allows the operator to quickly see the results of what if adjustments to an image collection plan. Used for both long range planning and daily collection scheduling of Space Imaging's IKONOS satellite, the satellite control and tasking (SCT) software allows collection commands to be altered up to 10 min before upload to the satellite.

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William Martin "Satellite image collection optimization," Optical Engineering 41(9), (1 September 2002). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.1495856

Published: 1 September 2002

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