Concept formation of a satellite constellation for early detection of the forest fires
Published: 23.08.2023
Authors: Poluektov R.M., Reutova S.V.
Published in issue: #8(140)/2023
DOI: 10.18698/2308-6033-2023-8-2299
Category: Aviation and Rocket-Space Engineering | Chapter: Design, construction and production of aircraft
The paper considers concept formation of a satellite constellation for early detection of fires in Siberia. Within the framework of the stated concept, an orbit was selected for deployment of a satellite constellation, and the flight path of satellites in a circular sun-synchronous orbit was constructed. The CubeSat platform is proposed as the basis for potentially applicable spacecraft for remote sensing of the Earth, the satellite expected appearance was created in the form of a 3D model, and the principle of satellites’ operation is described. It is assumed that the satellite would only take images and transmit them to the ground control station. To analyze images received from the satellites, the software is proposed that automatically detects fires and implements an algorithm using the OpenCV computer vision algorithm library. As a means of launching the satellite constellation, it is proposed to use the light-class Angara-1.2 launch vehicle.
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