Validation of the multi-satellite merged sea surface salinity in the South China Sea

Sea surface salinity(SSS)is an essential variable of ocean dynamics and climate research.The Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity(SMOS),Aquarius,and Soil Moisture Active Passive(SMAP)satellite missions all provide SSS measurements.The European Space Agency(ESA)Climate Change Initiative Sea Surface Salinity(CCI-SSS)project merged these three satellite SSS data to produce CCI L4SSS products.We validated the accuracy of the four satellite products(CCI,SMOS,Aquarius,and SMAP)using in-situ gridded data and Argo floats in the South China Sea(SCS).Compared with in-situ gridded data,it shows that the CCI achieved the best performance(RMSD:0.365)on monthly time scales.The RMSD of SMOS,Aquarius,and SMAP(SMOS:0.389;Aquarius:0.409;SMAP:0.391)are close,and the SMOS takes a slight advantage in contrast with Aquarius and SMAP.Large discrepancies can be found near the coastline and in the shelf seas.Meanwhile,CCI with lower RMSD(0.295)perform better than single satellite data(SMOS:0.517;SMAP:0.297)on weekly time scales compared with Argo floats.Overall,the merged CCI have the smallest RMSD among the four satellite products in the SCS on both weekly time scales and monthly time scales,which illustrates the improved accuracy of merged CCI compared with the individual satellite data.

Mega-Constellations Based TT&C Resource Sharing: Keep Reliable Aeronautical Communication in an Emergency

With the development of the transportation industry, the effective guidance of aircraft in an emergency to prevent catastrophic accidents remains one of the top safety concerns. Undoubtedly, operational status data of the aircraft play an important role in the judgment and command of the Operational Control Center(OCC). However, how to transmit various operational status data from abnormal aircraft back to the OCC in an emergency is still an open problem. In this paper, we propose a novel Telemetry, Tracking,and Command(TT&C) architecture named Collaborative TT&C(CoTT&C) based on mega-constellation to solve such a problem. CoTT&C allows each satellite to help the abnormal aircraft by sharing TT&C resources when needed, realizing real-time and reliable aeronautical communication in an emergency. Specifically, we design a dynamic resource sharing mechanism for CoTT&C and model the mechanism as a single-leader-multi-follower Stackelberg game. Further, we give an unique Nash Equilibrium(NE) of the game as a closed form. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed resource sharing mechanism is effective, incentive compatible, fair, and reciprocal. We hope that our findings can shed some light for future research on aeronautical communications in an emergency.

Multi-Satellite and Sensor Derived Trends and Variation of Snow Water Equivalent on the High-Latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere

Utilizing more than 30 years of satellite-microwave sensor derived snow water equivalent data on the high-latitudes of the northern hemisphere we investigate regional trends and variations relative to elevation. On the low-elevation tundra regions encircling the Arctic we find high statistically significant trends of snow water equivalent. Across the high Arctic Siberia and Far East Russia through North America and northern Greenland we find increasing trends of snow water equivalent with local region variations in strength. Yet across the high Arctic of western Russia through Norway we find decreasing trends of snow water equivalent of varying strength. Power density spectra identify significant power at quasi-biennial and associated lunar nodal cycles. These cycles of the upper atmosphere circulation, ENSO and ocean circulation perturbations from tides forms the causative linkage between increasing snow water equivalent on low-elevation tundra landscapes and decreasing coastal sea ice cover as part of the Arctic system energy and mass cycles.

Simulation of Multi-satellite GNSS Reflected Signals and Design of Simulator

Using GNSS-R technology for remote sensing of surface parameters has become a new trend in the field of remote sensing.With the rapid development of GNSS-R technology,GNSS-R simulation has become one of the new hot spots.Now the researches of the GNSS-R simulation are all the simulations that consider a single star or a single frequency point,and in actual applications,the signal captured by the receiver is often the reflected signals of multiple stars.In view of this situation,from the perspective of multi-satellite simulation,this paper gives the model of GNSS-R multi-satellite ocean simulation on the basis of analyzing the remote sensing principle,reflection signal model and simulation principle of GNSS-R technology.Based on the GNSS-R multi-satellite ocean simulation model and the fast parallel computing capability of GPU,the GNSS-R multi-satellite ocean simulator was designed.Finally,the direct and reflected signals generated by the GNSS-R multi-satellite simulator were tested and verified.The results show that the positioning result of the direct signal meets the positioning accuracy requirements;The delay-related power results obtained from the simulated two-satellite reflected signals processing are in good agreement with the theoretical model,and the correlation coefficients are all above 0.99;The generated signals are used for GNSS-R height measurement technology,the height measurement error is about 1.4~1.8 m,which is in line with the accuracy of the C/A code ranging receiver;And the parallel operation of the GPU for multi-satellite simulation calculation is 800—900 times higher than the traditional CPU calculation.It proves that the proposed model and the designed simulator are feasible and accurate.

COMPUTING RESOURCE SHARING IN GROUND SYSTEM OF MULTI-SATELLITE AND MULTI-SENSOR REMOTE SENSING

A scheme is proposed to elevate the limitation of the ground application system of mono-satellite-sensor under the requirement of remote sensing satellite ground application system.In the resource-sharing, for instance caculating resource, a simple phototype of caculating-resource is proposed through analyzing resource assignment, application assignment, body structure, and so on. In order to improve the ability of assignment, realize the favorable utility, management,and maintenance, the phototype is improved by using datagrid calculation according to the requirement and character of actual application. The phototype can be taken as the foundation of calculation frame of remote sensing ground application system of multi-satellite and multi-sensor.

一种航天测控冗余跟踪弧段处理方法

随着在轨航天器的日益增多,测控资源的需求量也日益增大,因此,其使用效率也倍受关注。当航天器重要测控弧段安排多个测控设备进行全力跟踪时,很容易出现测控弧段搭接或完全被覆盖的情况。为有效利用现有测控资源,针对弧段搭接的情况,提出了一种基于冗余度评价函数的跟踪弧段处理方法,该方法在不降低跟踪总时长情况下,通过合理有效地配置测控资源,剔除了冗余跟踪弧段,提高了现有测控资源的使用效率。

基于遗传算法的TT&C测控资源优化调度(英文)

TT&C测控资源调度是一个涉及卫星、测控站以及调度准则等多方面因素的复杂优化问题。针对这一优化问题,根据测控调度的一般原则和优化准则,建立了相应的优化模型,并给出了基于遗传算法求解该问题的方法和步骤;最后,通过两个示例分析,演示验证了该方法对于解决一般测控调度问题的有效性。

带局部交互的多星TT&C调度合作协同进化

针对现有合作协同进化机制较少利用局部协同信息的问题,通过对多星TT&C资源调度的合作协同进化求解进行改进,在全局协同的基础上加强局部交互,为每个个体设定一个表明其与所有相邻子种群合作效果的进化性能指标——局部交互值,将该值作为选择操作中衡量个体优劣的尺度之一,以局部交互值与各子适应度之和的差值决定个体变异率,使变异具有自适应性,从而减少由子种群代表个体选择的非全局性造成的优秀个体丢失现象。仿真实验结果表明该方法能较好地提高求解质量。

TT&C系统中测距误差的频率特性分析法

以往的文献中,多用群时延来分析TT&C的测距误差,这种方法不够准确和全面。本文采用幅、相频率特性和相位波动特性来分析TT&C信道中的测距误差。详细讨论了由于信道频率特性和相位波动特性变化产生的测距误差,给出了测距侧音相位的数学表达式。运用这些公式可以计算出这些因素对测距漂移误差的影响,提高测距精度。

Fault diagnosis method of link control system for gravitational wave detection

To maintain the stability of the inter-satellite link for gravitational wave detection,an intelligent learning monitoring and fast warning method of the inter-satellite link control system failure is proposed.Different from the traditional fault diagnosis optimization algorithms,the fault intelligent learning method pro-posed in this paper is able to quickly identify the faults of inter-satellite link control system despite the existence of strong cou-pling nonlinearity.By constructing a two-layer learning network,the method enables efficient joint diagnosis of fault areas and fault parameters.The simulation results show that the average identification time of the system fault area and fault parameters is 0.27 s,and the fault diagnosis efficiency is improved by 99.8%compared with the traditional algorithm.

航天TT&C调度的拉格朗日松弛策略

根据航天遥测、跟踪和指挥(TT&C)调度的测控需求,建立航天测控调度问题的0-1整数规划模型,运用(λ,ν)、(μ,ν)和(λ,μ)3种策略对模型中的约束进行松弛,通过次梯度优化算法求得每种松弛问题的上界。利用2个场景验证上界(目标函数值)的有效性,调度结果表明,3种松弛策略中以次梯度优化算法得到的上界差别最小。

Networked TT&C for Mega Satellite Constellations:A Security Perspective

Satellite constellations are promising in enabling the global Internet.However,the increasing constellation size also complicates tracking,telemetry and command(TT&C)systems.Traditional groundbased and space-based approaches have encountered significant obstacles due to,e.g.,the limited satellite visible arc and long transmission delay.Considering the fast development of intersatellite communications,synergy among multiple connected satellites can be exploited to facilitate TT&C system designs.This leads to networked TT&C,which requires much less predeployed infrastructures and even performs better than traditional TT&C systems.In this paper,we elaborate system characteristics of networked TT&C compared with traditional ground-based and spacebased TT&C,and propose the unique security challenges and opportunities for networked TT&C,which includes secure routing and trust mechanisms.Furthermore,since networked TT&C is a novel scenario with few relevant researches,we first investigate the current researches on secure routing and trust mechanisms for traditional terrestrial and satellite networks,and then accordingly deliver our security perspectives considering the system characteristics and security requirements of networked TT&C.

Beamforming of Whole Airspace Phased Array TT&C System Based on Linear Subarrays

The whole airspace phased array telemetry,track and command(TT&C)system is regarded as the development tendency of next generation TT&C system,and the distribution of the antenna units and the beamforming technology have sparked wide interest in this field.A method for antenna distribution is proposed based on the linear subarrays technology.A symmetrical truncated cone conformal array is composed of the linear subarrays placed on the generatrix.The impact of truncated cone bottom radius and elevation angle on beamforming are studied and simulated.Simulation results verify the system design.

Method to Realize TT&C of Spacecraft In-Orbit from Ground-Based to Space-Ground-Based Mode

Currently, TT&C of spacecraft is performed by a ground system. Because more and more spacecrafts are launched into orbits, it is difficult for the ground system to meet the TT&C requirements of the spacecrafts. To explore a new, effective and economical TT&C mode is absolutely necessary. A method is proposed to use SGBM mode in TT&C spacecrafts in low earth orbits, here. Firstly, the principle of the mode is discussed; secondly, the system to simulate the mode is designed; thirdly, the relative issues to use the mode are indicated; fourthly, the experimental results (simulation) to apply the mode to TT&C spacecrafts are analyzed; and finally dawn is the main conclusion of the method.

Continuous-Wave Interference Mitigation for Acquisition Method in Unified Carrier TT&C Systems

An interference mitigation for acquisition method,based on both energy center and spectrum symmetry detection,has been proposed as a possible solution to the problem of signal acquisition susceptibility to continuous-wave interference(CWI)in unified carrier telemetry,tracking,and command(TT&C)systems.With subcarrier modulation index as a priori condition,the existence of CWI is determined by comparing the energy center with the symmetric center.In the presence of interference,the interference frequency point is assumed and culled;sequentially,the spectral symmetry is used to verify whether the signal acquisition is realized.Theoretical analysis,simulations,and experimental results demonstrate that the method can realize the acquisition of the main carrier target signal with an interference-to-signal ratio of 31 dB,which represents an improvement over the existing continuous-wave interference mitigation for acquisition methods.

Introduction to the TT&C Scheme for Chang’e⁃5 Mission

Chang’e-5 mission is China’s first lunar sample return mission.It contains several new flight phases compared with the previous lunar missions,such as the lunar take-off and orbit insertion phase,the rendezvous and docking phase,etc.Chang’e-5 mission is extremely complicated and full of new challenges.This paper sorts out the characteristics and the difficulties in telemetry,tracking,and command(TT&C)of Chang’e-5 mission.The main technical contribution is a reliable general design of the TT&C system,including the application of X-band TT&C in launch and early orbit phase(LEOP),multiple targets simultaneous TT&C in X-band,lunar surface benchmark calibration,high-precision and rapid orbit trajectory determination for the lunar surface take-off,remote guidance rendezvous and docking,the determination of the initial navigational value for the separation point of the Chang’e-5 orbiter and returner,and the design of the reentry measurement chain.Based on this scheme,a global deep space TT&C network and interplanetary reentry measurement chain have been established for China,and near-continuous TT&C support for China’s first extraterrestrial object sampling and return mission has been realized,ensuring reliable tracking,accurate measurement and accurate control.The global deep space network can provide TT&C support comparable to that of National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)and European Space Agency(ESA)for subsequent lunar and deep space exploration missions.The techniques of rapid trajectory determination of lunar take-off and orbit entry,as well as high precision and remote guidance of lunar orbit rendezvous and docking can lay a technological foundation for the future manned lunar exploration missions and planetary sampling and return missions.

China’s Global Space-based TT&C Network System Established

The Tianlian 1-03 satellite, the third geosynchronous data relay satellite of China, was successfully launched into space on a LM-3C launch vehicle from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 23:43 Beijing time on July 25. Twenty-six minutes after the liftoff, the satellite

Approach to Improving TT&C Coverage Rate of LEO and MEO Spacecrafts in China

With the rapid increase of number and types of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) spacecrafts in China, the insufficiency of TT&C resources is exposed.How to improve LEO and MEO TT&C coverage rate has become the key problem of TT&C system,which should be resolved urgently. Firstly,the basic concepts of TT&C coverage are discussed and the relation between TT&C coverage of ground station and geography latitude of ground station as well as spacecraft altitude are analyzed. Secondly,the United States NASA TT&C network is taken as an instance to describe the developing process of TT&C network. Finally,in combination with TT&C activities of LEO and MEO spacecrafts in China,the method to heighten TT&C coverage rate is put forward,such as rational establishing station,space resources application,international TT&C cooperation etc.

Hierarchical Disturbance Propagation Mechanism and Improved Contract Net Protocol for Satellite TT&C Resource Dynamic Scheduling

The practical engineering of satellite tracking telemetry and command(TT&C)is often disturbed by unpredictable external factors,including the temporary rise in a significant quantity of satellite TT&C tasks,temporary failures and failures of some TT&C resources,and so on.To improve the adaptability and robustness of satellite TT&C systems when faced with uncertain dynamic disturbances,a hierarchical disturbance propagation mechanism and an improved contract network dynamic scheduling method for satellite TT&C resources were designed to address the dynamic scheduling problem of satellite TT&C resources.Firstly,the characteristics of the dynamic scheduling problem of satellite TT&C resources are analyzed,and a mathematical model is established with the weighted optimization objectives of maximizing the revenue from task completion and minimizing the degree of plan disturbance.Then,a bottom-up distributed dynamic collaborative scheduling framework for satellite TT&C resources is proposed,which includes a task layer,a resource layer,a central internal collaboration layer,and a central external collaboration layer.Dynamic disturbances are propagated layer by layer from the task layer to the central external collaboration layer in a bottom-up manner,using efficient heuristic strategies in the task layer and the resource layer,respectively.We use improved contract network algorithms in the center internal collaboration layer and the center external collaboration layer,the original scheduling plan is quickly adjusted to minimize the impact of disturbances while effectively completing dynamic task requirements.Finally,a large number of simulation experiments were carried out and compared with various comparative algorithms.The results show that the proposed algorithm can effectively improve the solution effect of satellite TT&C resource dynamic scheduling problems,and has good application prospects.

M-Rife频率估计法在测控信号载波捕获中的应用

针对航天测控对载波快速捕获的需求,设计一种能够实现载波快速捕获的方法,即先对导频信号进行频率估计,再将估计得到的频率值置入后续的科斯塔斯环进行处理。Rife频率估计方法的估计误差接近克拉美-罗限,但是当信噪比较低或载波频率在频率分辨率整数倍附近时,此方法有较大的估计误差。为了提高导频信号的频率估计精度,采用修正Rife(M-Rife)频率估计方法。对M-Rife频率估计方法的性能进行仿真分析,并与Rife频率估计方法进行对比,结果表明M-Rife频率估计方法可以有效地提高频率估计精度和稳定度。