Survey on optimization methods for LEO-satellite-based networks with applications in future autonomous transportation
Future autonomous transportation is one of the most demanding application areas in terms
of connectivity, as it has to simultaneously meet stringent criteria that do not typically go …
of connectivity, as it has to simultaneously meet stringent criteria that do not typically go …
A neural network‐based ionospheric model over Africa from Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate and Ground Global Positioning …
The first regional total electron content (TEC) model over the entire African region (known as
AfriTEC model) using empirical observations is developed and presented. Artificial neural …
AfriTEC model) using empirical observations is developed and presented. Artificial neural …
[HTML][HTML] Launch and deployment of distributed small satellite systems
The rise in launch and use of small satellites in the past decade, a result of improved
functionality through technology miniaturisation and alternative design philosophies, has …
functionality through technology miniaturisation and alternative design philosophies, has …
Storm‐time modeling of the African regional ionospheric total electron content using artificial neural networks
This paper presents the development of a storm‐time total electron content (TEC) model
over the African sector for the first time. The storm criterion used was| Dst|≥ 50 nT and Kp≥ …
over the African sector for the first time. The storm criterion used was| Dst|≥ 50 nT and Kp≥ …
A multi-objective optimization framework of constellation design for emergency observation
J Hu, H Huang, L Yang, Y Zhu - Advances in Space Research, 2021 - Elsevier
To meet the urgent needs of emergency observation missions, a well-designed constellation
is key to ensuring system performance. This paper presents a multi-objective optimization …
is key to ensuring system performance. This paper presents a multi-objective optimization …
Deployment strategies of a satellite constellation for polar ice monitoring
M Pontani, P Teofilatto - Acta Astronautica, 2022 - Elsevier
This research considers a constellation of 16 satellites equipped with SAR sensors and
tailored to monitoring the polar ice evolution, with a suitable revisit time over the regions of …
tailored to monitoring the polar ice evolution, with a suitable revisit time over the regions of …
[HTML][HTML] Optimization of constellation deployment using on-board propulsion and Earth nodal regression
Constellation deployment using on-board propulsion is a cost-effective way for distributing
multiple satellites into different orbital planes using a minimal number of launches. This …
multiple satellites into different orbital planes using a minimal number of launches. This …
Miniature microwave discharge ion thruster driven by 1 watt microwave power
H Koizumi, H Kuninaka - Journal of Propulsion and Power, 2010 - arc.aiaa.org
THE age of space exploration using self-propelled small spacecraft is approaching. In the
past decade, research and development of small spacecraft have advanced extensively …
past decade, research and development of small spacecraft have advanced extensively …
Mars constellation design and low-thrust deployment using nonlinear orbit control
M Pontani, M Pustorino, P Teofilatto - The Journal of the Astronautical …, 2022 - Springer
This research addresses the design of a Mars constellation composed of 12 satellites and
devoted to telecommunications. While 3 satellites travel areostationary orbits, the remaining …
devoted to telecommunications. While 3 satellites travel areostationary orbits, the remaining …
Develo** novel multi-plane satellite constellation deployment methods using the concept of nodal precession
Deployment of multi-plane satellite constellations has become a fresh challenge in the
space program missions since all the direct solutions including plane changing maneuvers …
space program missions since all the direct solutions including plane changing maneuvers …