This paper presents a novel method for calculating the satellite-ground visibility periods for
an arbitrary field of view (FOV) of the sensor. First, the characteristic curve was defined in the …

The agile Earth observation satellite (AEOS) is rapidly becoming the leading platform in
Earth observation missions, as it implements attitude maneuvers and remote sensing …

This paper proposes an analytical calculation method of the ground point visibility from a
satellite in a circular orbit for an arbitrary sensor field considering the J 2 perturbation based …

Satellite coverage analysis is a fundamental performance assessment element in remote
sensing and communications' services projects. Coverage is a key parameter in the …

The next generation of spacecraft technology is anticipated to enable novel applications,
including onboard processing, machine learning, and decentralized operational scenarios …

This paper presents a new, accurate, and fast methodology, remote sensing satellites
coverage analysis (RSS-CA) for determining the coverage area of Earth observation …

Purpose The visible time window (VTW) calculation of satellites to ground targets is
significant for Earth observation satellites' operation management and control. With the …

Abstract The Payload Operations Planning Software is a tool that satellite mission operators
use for handling the deterministic aspects of mission operations, which include schedule …

Earth observation payloads deployed outside the space station play a pivotal role in remote
sensing and atmospheric monitoring. Calculating the visible time window (VTW) for regional …

This paper presents a system-level engineering approach for the preliminary coverage
performance analysis and the design of a generic Global Navigation Satellite System …