Overview

In this demonstration, we model, simulate, and analyze a notional satellite mission called Wildfire. This demonstration shows off some of the key features in the Sedaro Satellite Mission Module and can serve as a reference when modeling your missions in Sedaro Satellite.

Wildfire

Satellite mission to deliver low-latency thermal imaging of active wildfires

• On-demand tasking of up to 12 imaging targets
• Uplink from Sedaro HQ
• Downlink via laser comms constellation
• Deployed from the ISS

Video Walkthrough

Self-Paced Walkthrough

• Mission Module Walkthrough
• Power Module Walkthrough

Mission Architecture Overview

Thermal Imaging Targets

Laser Relay Constellation

Operational Modes

1. Uplink - Priority 4
   • Antenna to Sedaro HQ Ground Station
   • >10° satellite elevation angle condition
2. Imaging - Priority 3
   • Point Imager to Fire target
   • Maximum 80° off-nadir pointing
3. Crosslink - Priorty 2
   • Point Antenna to relay satellite
   • Line-of-sight to a relay satellite
4. Idle Sunlight - Priority 1
   • Maximum power/min drag pointing
   • Sunlight condition
5. Idle Eclipse - Priorty 0
   • Minimum drag pointing
   • Default mode