Small satellite remote sensing and applications – history, current and future

Xue, Yong; Li, Yingjie; Jin, Guang; Zhang, Xiaoye; Guo, Jianping

doi:10.1080/01431160801914945

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“…Kramer and Cracknell [1] reviewed the Konecny [14] classification, merging the classes of medium-satellites (500 -1000 kg) and mini-satellites (100 -500 kg) in the range of 100 -1000 kg (Table 3). Many authors and institutions ( [15], apud [4]) have adopted an upper limit of 1000 kg for the masses of mini-satellites. The same limit was assumed at UNISPACE III [16] where the cost of developing and manufacturing such satellites was estimated to be in the range $5 -20 million for mini-satellites, $2 -5 million for microsatellites and less than $1 million for nanosatellites [4].…”

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A Unified Satellite Taxonomy Proposal Based on Mass and Size

Botelho¹,

Xavier²

2019

AAST

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The classification of spacecraft by mass is one of the main metrics to define the size of launch vehicles and the costs of launching satellites into orbit. The existence of many classifications (based on size categories and mass range values) makes inaccurate their common global characterization. This paper presents a review of the main satellite classifications schemes and a brief discussion about the current trends in the launcher market as an input to the satellite classification. Based on mass and size ranges and considering previous schemes and launching capabilities, a new classification arrangement is then proposed. According to the new scheme, satellites are grouped into 10 categories following specific rules depending on mass and size. In addition to unifying previous definitions of categories for small satellites, our new spacecraft taxonomy has the advantage of creating classes for very large space devices, such as space stations and potential interplanetary exploration missions.

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A Unified Satellite Taxonomy Proposal Based on Mass and Size

Botelho¹,

Xavier²

2019

AAST

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“…[3,4] and SYNergy of Terra and Aqua MODIS (SYNTAM) [5]. However, for unban atmospheric environment monitoring, a growing demand for observations with high repetition rates and medium to high resolution is evident [6]. Constellations of small and micro satellites satellites can be be competent for the requirement.…”

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An advanced synergetic algorithm for aerosol optical depth retrieval from HJ-1A HSI and Terra MODIS data based on mutual information

Xue

et al. 2011

2011 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium

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In this paper, an advanced synergetic algorithm for aerosol retrieval from small satellite data is presented and applied on MODerate resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and the Hyper-Spectral Imager (HSI) data from China HJ-1A satellite of the Environment and Disasters Monitoring Microsatellite Constellation. Using this algorithm, 500m MODIS data are downscaled to 100m based on maximal mutual information. By synergy of MODIS and HJ-1A HSI data, we obtained 100m x 100m aerosol optical depth (AOD) at 550nm over Beijing City, on April 5, 2009. Comparison with Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) measurement data, our results have good precision. The correlation coefficient is about 0.86 and the uncertainty is found to be Δτ = ±0.01 ± 0.23τ. From 100m AOD map, we can see more details of aerosols' spatial distribution. It is very useful and powerful for urban air quality monitoring.

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“…Table 1 is shown the classification of satellites according to mass. Table 1 Classification of satellites according to mass [1,6]. Class Mass Large satellites > 1000 kg Medium satellites 500 -1000 kg Mini satellites 100 -500 kg Micro satellites 10 -100 kg Nano satellites 1 -10 kg Pico satellites 0,1 -1 kg Femto satellites < 100 g Developments in electronics, sensor technology and software engineering, not only make it easier to build a satellite but also make it more affordable.…”

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The place of small satellites in fulfilling the Earth observation requirements of a developing country

Karatas

Ince

2009

2009 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies

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Of the three or four major areas of use of satellites, Earth observation is probably the most attractive one for non-space-faring countries, in their aspirations to step into the space age. The expressed purpose to make use of space technologies for the benefit of the country covers both acquiring regional terrain data needed for development, and starting to build the infrastructure for further space efforts.

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Small satellite remote sensing and applications – history, current and future

Cited by 85 publications

References 52 publications

A Unified Satellite Taxonomy Proposal Based on Mass and Size

A Unified Satellite Taxonomy Proposal Based on Mass and Size

An advanced synergetic algorithm for aerosol optical depth retrieval from HJ-1A HSI and Terra MODIS data based on mutual information

The place of small satellites in fulfilling the Earth observation requirements of a developing country

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