Research on Task Satellite Selection Method for Space Object Detection LEO Constellation Based on Observation Window Projection Analysis

• Main Authors: Shengyu Zhang, Zhencai Zhu, Haiying Hu, Yuqing Li
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
• Series: Aerospace
• Subjects: space object detection LEO constellation; observation window projection; task satellite selection
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/8/6/156

Aiming at the task planning and scheduling problem of space object detection LEO constellation (SODLC) for detecting space objects in deep space background, a method of SODLC task satellite selection based on observation window projection analysis is proposed. This method projects the spatial relative relationships of the SODLC observation blind zone, observation range, and the initial spatial position of the objects onto the surface of the earth for detectable analysis of satellites and targets and binds the dynamic observation conditions to the satellite trajectory after projection calculation of the visible relationship between target changes. On this basis, combined with the features of SODLC with high orbital symmetry, the task satellite selection is divided into two steps: orbit plane selection and task satellite selection. The orbit planes are selected based on the longitude range of the ascending node with the geographic location of the targets, and the task satellites are selected according to the relative motion relationship between the satellites and the targets together with the constraints of observable conditions. The selection method simplifies the calculation process of scheduling and selecting task satellites. Simulation analysis prove the method has better task satellite selection efficiency. The method has high practical value for task planning and scheduling for event-driven SODLC.