Conceptual design of an earth observation satellite for the colombian surface SatCo1

Abstract

The Earth Observation in Colombia is a fundamental topic where research, development and studies are needed according to the Colombian Space Commission [8]. Looking forward to accomplishing different applications on health, defence, environmental and space research. However, in the country there are few studies on this topic. This document has been developed using as reference the needs of researching on topics for the Colombian Earth Observation by means of LEO satellites hence, a conceptual process has been performed identifying similar papers of LEO Observation satellites but not focused on the Colombian Space itself. This document has been selected in order to elaborate a conceptual design focused on the Colombian Earth Observation requirements. By means of using the European standard [16] phases (0 and A) as for the development of the mission definition, preliminary and systems requirements along with a mission modeling for a practical understanding of the Satellite in Colombia by means of the STK [33] program. The data found and results obtained from this research are intended to be a baseline for a preliminary design project or Low Earth Observation researches likewise, to understand the different factor that affect a conceptual design process. By examining different documents and information from the Stakeholder of the spacecraft requirements and needs, this research collects the data obtained and is adapted to the mission objectives, demonstrating a conceptual process with the analysis and documentation, which is hoped to be used as reference in future works.