Determination of the main design parameters of cost-effective remote sensing satellite systems at the stage of preliminary design

Abstract

Abstract This article surveys approaches to the selection of design parameters and modelling the functioning of the remote sensing satellite systems, taking into account the requirements and restrictions on customer resources. The objective of this research is to increase the efficiency of the use of space systems to solve urgent tasks of monitoring the earth’s surface. Firstly, an analysis of the requirements for space imagery materials and consumer information support was carried out, secondly, mathematical models of remote sensing equipment and onboard systems of small spacecraft were developed, and finally, a database with the technical characteristics of the onboard systems and remote sensing equipment of spacecraft, launch vehicles and ground-based reception and processing information facilities was created. As a result, software to determine main design parameters and modelling the functioning of cost-effective remote sensing satellite systems was developed.