A mixed integer linear programming model for multi-satellite scheduling

We address the multi-satellite scheduling problem with limited observation capacities that arises from the need to observe a set of targets on the Earth’s surface using imaging resources installed on a set of satellites. We define and analyze the conflict indicators of all available visible time win...

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Main Authors: Chen, Xiaoyu (Author) , Reinelt, Gerhard (Author) , Spitz, Andreas (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: European journal of operational research
Year: 2018, Volume: 275, Issue: 2, Pages: 694-707
ISSN:0377-2217
DOI:10.1016/j.ejor.2018.11.058
Online Access:Verlag, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2018.11.058
Verlag, Volltext: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0377221718309998
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Author Notes:Xiaoyu Chen, Gerhard Reinelt, Guangming Dai, Andreas Spitz
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Summary:We address the multi-satellite scheduling problem with limited observation capacities that arises from the need to observe a set of targets on the Earth’s surface using imaging resources installed on a set of satellites. We define and analyze the conflict indicators of all available visible time windows of missions, as well as the feasible time intervals of resources. The problem is then formulated as a mixed integer linear programming model, in which constraints are derived from a careful analysis of the interdependency between feasible time intervals that are eligible for observations. We apply the proposed model to several different problem instances that reflect real-world situations. The computational results verify that our approach is effective for obtaining optimum solutions or solutions with a very good quality.
Item Description:Available online 26 November 2018
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Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:0377-2217
DOI:10.1016/j.ejor.2018.11.058