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A concept of the ground-based optical astronomical observations efficiency is considered in this paper. We believe that a telescope efficiency can be increased by properly allocating observation tasks with respect to the current environment…

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This paper investigates a novel problem, namely the Uncertain Agile Earth Observation Satellite Scheduling Problem (UAEOSSP). Unlike the static AEOSSP, it takes into account a range of uncertain factors (e.g., task profit, resource…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2026-02-18 Yuning Chen , Junhua Xue , Wangqi Gu , Mingyan Shao

In recent years, the number of satellites in orbit has increased rapidly, with megaconstellations like Starlink providing near-global, delay-sensitive communication services. However, not all satellite communication use cases have stringent…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-10 Ethan Fettes , Pablo G. Madoery , Halim Yanikomeroglu , Gunes Karabulut Kurt , Abhishek Naik , Stéphane Martel

This paper presents and evaluates the performance of an optimal scheduling algorithm that selects the on/off combinations and timing of a finite set of dynamic electric loads on the basis of short term predictions of the power delivery from…

Systems and Control · Computer Science 2016-07-27 Abdulelah H Habib , Zachary K Pecena , Vahid R Disfani , Jan Kleissl , Raymond A. de Callafon

Managing the plan of constellation of satellites for target observation requires optimal deployment and efficient operational strategies. In this paper, we introduce a new technique based on group theory tools through multi-agent constraint…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2024-09-13 Vincenzo Basco

Fully re-orientable small spacecraft are now supported by commercial technologies, allowing them to point their instruments in any direction and capture images, with short notice. When combined with improved onboard processing, and…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-06-24 Sreeja Roy-Singh , Alan P. Li , Vinay Ravindra , Roderick Lammers , Marc Sanchez Net

The Uncertain Agile Earth Observation Satellite Scheduling Problem (UAEOSSP) is a novel combinatorial optimization problem and a practical engineering challenge that aligns with the current demands of space technology development. It…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2026-03-19 Junhua Xue , Yuning Chen , Mingyan Shao , Yangming Zhou , Qinghua Wu , Yingwu Chen

We study route scheduling of a UAV for data collec-tion from remote sensor nodes (SNs) with battery recharging. Thefreshness of the collected information is captured by the metric ofage of information (AoI). The objective is to minimize the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2020-05-04 Ghafour Ahani , Di Yuan , Yixin Zhao

This paper proposes a maintenance strategy for a satellite constellation that utilizes on-orbit servicing (OOS). Under this strategy, the constellation operator addresses satellite failures in two ways: by deploying new satellites and by…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2026-04-22 Jaewoo Kim , Taehyun Sung , Woonam Hwang , Jaemyung Ahn

Astronomy relies heavily on time domain observations. To maximize the scientific yield of such observations, astronomers must carefully match the observational cadence to the phenomena of interest. This presents significant scheduling…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2025-06-11 Jack Lubin , Erik A. Petigura , Velibor V. Mišić , Judah Van Zandt , Luke B. Handley

Effective ground station selection is critical for low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellite constellations to minimize operational costs, maximize data downlink volume, and reduce communication gaps between access windows. Traditional ground…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-10-07 Grace Ra Kim , Duncan Eddy , Vedant Srinivas , Mykel J. Kochenderfer

The AiTLAS toolbox (Artificial Intelligence Toolbox for Earth Observation) includes state-of-the-art machine learning methods for exploratory and predictive analysis of satellite imagery as well as repository of AI-ready Earth Observation…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2022-01-24 Ivica Dimitrovski , Ivan Kitanovski , Panče Panov , Nikola Simidjievski , Dragi Kocev

Effective sensor scheduling requires the consideration of long-term effects and thus optimization over long time horizons. Determining the optimal sensor schedule, however, is equivalent to solving a binary integer program, which is…

Applications · Statistics 2012-04-02 Marco F. Huber

The rich history of observing system simulation experiments (OSSEs) does not yet include a well-established framework for using climate models. The need for a climate OSSE is triggered by the need to quantify the value of a particular…

In the current paper, we present an optimization system solving multi objective production scheduling problems (MOOPPS). The identification of Pareto optimal alternatives or at least a close approximation of them is possible by a set of…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2008-09-08 Martin Josef Geiger

Recently, ultra-dense low earth orbit (LEO) satelliteconstellation over high-frequency bands has considered as one ofpromising solutions to supply coverage all over the world. Givensatellite constellations, efficient beam coverage schemes…

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Continuous edge inference necessitates not merely low per-timeslot latency, but sustained timeliness guarantees in the presence of time-varying channels, fluctuating edge workloads, and coupled bandwidth-computing resource constraints.…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-05-05 Houyi Qi , Minghui Liwang , Sai Zou , Wei Ni

Small spacecraft now have precise attitude control systems available commercially, allowing them to slew in 3 degrees of freedom, and capture images within short notice. When combined with appropriate software, this agility can…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-10-21 Sreeja Nag , Alan S. Li , Vinay Ravindra , Marc Sanchez Net , Kar-Ming Cheung , Rod Lammers , Brian Bledsoe

Mission schedule of satellites is an important part of space operation nowadays, since the number and types of satellites in orbit are increasing tremendously and their corresponding tasks are also becoming more and more complicated. In…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2020-07-07 Xinrui Liu