Research Summaries

Back GeoEye Slew Optimization

Fiscal Year 2013
Division Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science
Department Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Investigator(s) Ross, Isaac M.
Sponsor Geoeye (Other)
Summary GeoEye provides geospatial information and insight for decision makers and analysts in defense, intelligence, public safety and critical infrastructure organizations. They have substantial satellite expertise and currently operate two high resolution Earth-imaging satellites, GeoEye-1 and IKONOS. The NPS Control & Optimization Laboratory has expertise in the application of pseudospectral optimal control techniques to real world problems. NPS developed slew algorithms, Shortest-Time Maneuvers (STM), that allow for the use of more of a spacecraft's attitude control system's physical capabilities to be utilized over Industry Standard Maneuvers (ISM). This results in an increase in spacecraft performance with no hardware modifications. The project is directed at operationalizing Shortest-Time Maneuvers. The GeoEye-1 satellite will be used for flight testing of the STM as part of this collaborative effort.
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