Title :
Systems approach to the satellite operations problem
Author :
Gathmann, Thomas P. ; Raslavicius, Linas
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Int., Seal Beach, CA, USA
Abstract :
It is noted that the projected increase in satellites needed to satisfy future military, scientific, and commercial missions will soon be overwhelming current ground-operations capabilities. An intelligent processing architecture, IntelliSTAR, that addresses the potential of automating the entire satellite operations domain (planning, scheduling, execution, and analysis) is discussed. The architecture has been developed with flexibility in mind. In particular, IntelliSTAR has been structured to allow for development and validation on the ground, prior to deployment in space. The overall architecture is described, with particular emphasis placed on the scheduling of satellite missions.<>
Keywords :
aerospace computing; artificial satellites; computer architecture; management; planning (artificial intelligence); scheduling; IntelliSTAR; USAF; analysis; artificial intelligence; commercial missions; execution; intelligent processing architecture; military satellites; planning; satellite missions; scheduling; scientific satellites; Artificial intelligence; Artificial satellites; Expert systems; Military satellites; Personnel; Process planning; Seals; Space missions; Springs; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
