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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2022.50.6.401

Design of Micro-Satellite Constellation for Reconnaissance of Korean Peninsula  

Shin, Jinyoung (Astrodynamics and Control Laboratory, Department of Astronomy, Yonsei University)
Hwang, Youngmin (Astrodynamics and Control Laboratory, Department of Astronomy, Yonsei University)
Park, Sang-Young (Astrodynamics and Control Laboratory, Department of Astronomy, Yonsei University)
Jeon, Soobin (Astrodynamics and Control Laboratory, Department of Astronomy, Yonsei University)
Lee, Eunji (Hanwha Systems Co., ltd)
Song, Sung-Chan (Hanwha Systems Co., ltd)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.50, no.6, 2022 , pp. 401-412 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, we investigated the design methods of satellite constellations to conduct near-real-time surveillance reconnaissance of the Korean Peninsula. Also, we designed satellite constellations utilizing the Walker-Delta method and repeat-ground-track method, and taking into account the target area and the feasible number of satellites. The constrains of the Electro-Optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar equipment were also considered in performance analysis. As a result, the designed constellation has mean revisit time of less than 30 min which enables near-real-time surveillance reconnaissance of the Korean Peninsula. This research provides the strategy to design the satellite constellation for reconnaissance. Furthermore, it contributes to suggesting an operating strategy for micro-satellites constellation and guidelines for establishing space force.
Keywords
Satellite Constellation Design; Walker Constellation; Repeat Ground Track Constellation; Reconnaissance Satellite;
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