The importance of Earth Observation (EO) from space is felt today more than ever in many different fields of human activity. Governments, international organizations, military bodies, private industry, even individuals benefit everyday of the products of spaceborne remote sensing technology. In this paper, we present a brief overview of some of the main trends in the EO scenario, focusing on the emergence of a new paradigm for EO space systems: namely, the ongoing, disruptive shift from large satellites to constellations of small spacecraft, fueled by the recent introduction of several key technologies, such as for instance electric propulsion.
Smaller Satellites, Larger Constellations: Trends and Design Issues for Earth Observation Systems
Salvo Marcuccio
Conceptualization
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2019-01-01
Abstract
The importance of Earth Observation (EO) from space is felt today more than ever in many different fields of human activity. Governments, international organizations, military bodies, private industry, even individuals benefit everyday of the products of spaceborne remote sensing technology. In this paper, we present a brief overview of some of the main trends in the EO scenario, focusing on the emergence of a new paradigm for EO space systems: namely, the ongoing, disruptive shift from large satellites to constellations of small spacecraft, fueled by the recent introduction of several key technologies, such as for instance electric propulsion.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
