{"title":"IKONOS collection capability with the direct tasking from a regional operation center","authors":"I. Bayir","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303386","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303386","url":null,"abstract":"The IKONOS satellite has a global operations network and each regional operation center can directly send the tasking packages to the satellite and collects and receive the images in real time mode over 320 Mbit/sec link. Space Imaging Eurasia is one of these operational centers among this network and its collection efficiency is the best within this network. Each operation center has the ability to autonomously task the satellite within their communication cone. The location of the communication cone is dependent upon the placement of Radio Frequency Terminal and the communication cone size is dependent upon antenna elevation angle. The minimum value for this antenna elevation angle is 5 degrees and once the antenna is settled to this extend and rotated around 360 degrees, the communication cone of a regional operation center having 4600 km diameter can be reached. Each regional operation center has local collection planning and sensor tasking, direct downlink of image data from the IKONOS satellite, local image catalog and archive and local product generation and distribution rights. In this paper we described the Space Imaging Eurasia can access more area and more clear area in its communication cone. Results show the weather data usage and collection efficiency improvements in one particular satellite pass.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"2015 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125641284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Ismailoglu, O. Benderli, I. Korkmaz, S. Yesil, R. Sever, H. Sunay, T. Kolcak, Y. Tekmen
{"title":"GEZGIN: a case study of a real-time image processing subsystem for micro-satellites","authors":"N. Ismailoglu, O. Benderli, I. Korkmaz, S. Yesil, R. Sever, H. Sunay, T. Kolcak, Y. Tekmen","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303924","url":null,"abstract":"GEZGIN is a real-time image processing subsystem, developed as an R&D payload for BILSAT-1, the first Earth observing micro-satellite of Turkey. The main functionality of GEZGIN is to compress in real-time multi-spectral images coming concurrently from the 4-band multi-spectral imager on BILSAT-1, using JPEG2000 image compression algorithm. The mission definition of BILSAT-1 imposes a 5.5 seconds interval constraint between two consecutive multi-spectral images with 20% overlap. GEZGIN fulfills this mission requirement by exploiting the parallelism among image processing units and assigning compute intensive tasks to dedicated hardware. The architecture of GEZGIN is highly integrated and fully reconfigurable allowing for the upgrade of all processing units in orbit. Hence it maintains flexibility and robustness against failures which are crucial properties for space applications. GEZGIN is built at low cost using completely \"commercial-off-the-shelf\" components and having performed well in all the flight readiness tests, has been successfully integrated on BILSAT-1. It is currently undergoing orbital tests.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128097218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modern earthquake monitoring in central Balkan region","authors":"E. Botev, R. Glavcheva","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303908","url":null,"abstract":"The central part of the Balkan Peninsula has the key position in the most seismically hazardous region in Europe. The seismological network of Bulgaria, situated in the central part of the Balkan region, consists of 21 analog telemetry seismic stations, including two local networks and the operative centre situated in Sofia. One more local network with 3 digital stations will start operating in the very near future. One 3-component VBB station has been working in Bulgaria since 1996. At present the national network is reorganized with broad-band instruments and digital equipment. The upgrading and development of the modern Bulgarian seismological network fits the quality and possibilities of the other Balkan networks. Modern global communications allows the networks to be connected in near real time without information failures. The most effective tool for seismic hazard assessment and mitigation within the Balkan territory could be the united modern monitoring of seismic activity based on global satellite communications.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123686085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Potentials for high-resolution imaging with small satellites","authors":"R. Sandau","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303892","url":null,"abstract":"In the field of space-borne topographic mapping instruments the trend to smaller ground sample distances (GSD) can be observed, making use of the best technology available at the given time. From the 80 m GSD of ERTS (later renamed Landsat-1), the first satellite dedicated to civil space-borne Earth surface imaging launched in 1972, the GSD now approaches 1 m. Mass and power consumption of spacecraft and instruments follow similar trends. Alternatives to passive optical systems such as SAR and laser altimeters also benefit from the immense improvement in very diverse fields of technology. Nevertheless, the most promising prospects for topographic mapping with small satellites are connected with passive optical systems, especially push-broom systems. The paper tries to contribute to the answer of the question, how far can we go with decreasing instrument size, mass and power consumption, and decreasing the GSD at the same time. After explaining the basic topographic mapping concepts, the paper deals with important parameters for mapping with small satellites: spatial resolution, radiometry, mass, volume, power consumption, microelectronics, pointing accuracy and stability, data volume and transmission. From the technology point of view, small satellite missions for topographic mapping are feasible. One system is already in Earth orbit, others are in the planning stage. There is a good chance to install mapping systems with a low cost space segment. It is a question of market requirement and behavior whether or not these small satellite based mapping systems can successfully compete with existing space-borne or airborne based mapping systems.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"78 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121848820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An attitude determination and control system of the ALSAT-1 first Algerian microsatellite","authors":"A. Mohammed","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303902","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303902","url":null,"abstract":"ALSAT-1 is a low-cost Algerian microsatellite build by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL), it is designed to be part of a five microsatellites constellation for daily disaster monitoring. The microsatellite uses a Y momentum and Z reaction wheels, 3-axis magnetorquer rods and a single butane gas thruster for orbital maintenance. The magnetorquer rods do momentum maintenance and nutation damping f or Y/Z wheels and, libration damping and yaw phase control. The attitude sensor used, is a 3-axis fluxgate magnetometer and a sun sensor. Precise orbital knowledge will be obtained using an antenna GPS receiver supported by an on-board orbit estimator. This paper describes the various attitude control modes required to support: (1) initial attitude acquisition phase, (2) imager nadir pointing attitude controller. The specific attitude controllers and estimators used during theses modes are explained. Simulation and in-orbit commissioning results are presented to evaluate the performance and design objectives.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123833164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bulgarian space studies - past, present and future","authors":"P. Getsov","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303974","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303974","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents chronologically the Bulgarian achievements in space research. The creation and development of the Space Research Institute (SRI) started in 1969 and in 1972 Bulgaria launched its first space equipment onboard the Intercosmos-8 satellite. A number of joint satellites, heavy geophysical and meteo rockets under the Intercosmos program were developed. The apogee of Bulgarian space research activities was the development of research programs involving two Bulgarian astronauts, 11 units and included systems. The SRI takes an active part in cooperative studies with various foreign and international programs. Two of the successful projects were the Svet Space Greenhouse and Neurolab-B which involved cooperation with American and German institutes and were launched onboard the Mir Orbital Station. The collaboration continued with Russia in the Priroda International project, which was realized onboard Mir. Since 2000 SRI has taken part in 3 projects under the Fifth Framework Programme of the European Community. SRI has concluded contracts with the Brazilian company BRAZSAT. The Institute is licensed to distribute images through the Russian state company SOVINFORMSPUTNIK. More recent activities of SRI involve projects for scientific research on the Russian module of the International Space Station as well as projects for the 5/sup th/ Framework Programme of the European Union.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126487000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"GIS database of Yesilirmak Watershed development project: establishment and recent developments","authors":"H. Yildirim, M. Ozel","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303995","url":null,"abstract":"A brief account of Yesilirmak Watershed Provinces Geographic Information System (YWG) is summarized and recently prepared Hamamozu microcacthment rehabilitation program's preparations carried out by Amasya Project Office is summarized.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133915122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electro-magnetic shield effect on reentry-related high-enthalpy flow","authors":"T. Abe, Y. Takizawa, S. Sato, D. Konigorski","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303952","url":null,"abstract":"To confirm the possibility of the controllability of the highly heated gas associated with a reentry flight, or the reduction of the heat load to a reentry vehicle, we experimentally examine the electro-magnetic shield effect on a weakly ionized argon plasma supersonic flow around a body, around which the magnetic field is generated. To analyze the flow, the flow visualization and the spectroscopic measurement of the self-radiating flow were carried out. Based on the spectroscopic measurements, the electron excitation temperature was determined by means of the line intensity method. The possible shock front in front of the body was identified from the electron excitation temperature distribution. It was found that, as theoretically suggested, the possible shock stand-off distance is influenced by the application of the magnetic field and becomes larger than the one without the magnetic field.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133857996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Possible Turkish participation in joint Euro-Med space projects","authors":"F. Ince","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303960","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303960","url":null,"abstract":"Turkey is taking place for the first time in an EU Framework Program, i.e. FP6, which includes the Aerospace Component. That opens the way for facilitated Turkish participation in European R&D programs, in particular in the aerospace area. This paper is an assessment of how Turkey might take place in joint European Mediterranean space projects. First a brief survey of space related activities in Turkey is given, which is then followed by application, technology and management oriented discussions. It is only natural that European Space Policy, FP6 and in particular the GMES and Galileo programs offer major guidelines for cooperation among the Euro-Mediterranean countries. Other guidelines are given together with recommendations on specific application areas and projects.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125112415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing national space capability with small low cost satellites","authors":"J. Stephens","doi":"10.1109/RAST.2003.1303891","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RAST.2003.1303891","url":null,"abstract":"Over the last twenty years Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd has transferred satellite-engineering technology to twelve nations, and launched 24 satellites. SSTL has gained a detailed understanding of the requirements for the successful development and launch of space programmes based upon low cost small satellite systems. Recent developments in constellations of independently owned satellites operating together shows how emerging space nations can gain access to powerful Earth observing sensor systems to monitor the environment, improve agriculture, mitigate disasters, prospect for minerals, and monitor national security. This paper outlines the progress in optical Earth observation from small satellites, and suggests the way ahead for cooperative constellations of remote sensing satellites to provide independent data for developing countries.","PeriodicalId":272869,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, 2003. RAST '03. Proceedings of","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129161449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}