Options for the Continuing Evolution of the Earth Science Constellation

Machado, Michael ; Guit, Bill ; Case, Warren

关键词: COMMUNICATION NETWORKS;    COMMUNICATION SATELLITES;    COMPLEX SYSTEMS;    EARTH SCIENCES;    EVOLUTION (DEVELOPMENT);    LANDSAT SATELLITES;    SATELLITE CONSTELLATIONS;    STATIONKEEPING;    TELECOMMUNICATION;    DATA LINKS;    GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS;    GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM;    ORBITAL MECHANICS;    SATELLITE NETWORKS;    SYSTEMS ANALYSIS;   

RP-ID  :  GSFC-E-DAA-TN54750

学科分类：地球科学(综合)

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来源: NASA Technical Reports Server

【 摘 要 】

The International Earth Science Constellation (ESC) continues to evolve and has come a long way since the official formation in 1990. This poster describes the successful operations and the challenges and options being considered for the future evolution of the constellation. Space agencies face significant challenges in order to extend the current observation capabilities and long-term climate record from the Earth Science Constellation.