B Series - Multi Target

B - Series: Multi Targets

The sample scenarios below expand our focus in Space Mission Design by increasing the complexity of our scenarios. Real missions often include multiple targets of interest to achieve a mission's goals. These scenarios provide multiple objects, sometimes multiple satellites, sometimes multiple targets. Further, these scenarios introduce mathematical relationships that must be managed to ensure mission success. Recommended videos for this series are below and the available scenarios are linked beneath that.

STK - Multiple Acceses and Organisation

Multiple targets result in multiple windows that must be managed for a scenario. This video shows the details of accessing the correct information, and recommendations on methods to organise your windows for the most efficient outcomes.

Sheets - Overview of Math Methods

This video gives a broad overview of some of the mathematical methods that might prove useful for scenarios. Individual detailed videos for each key method are also available in the Spreadsheets lesson page. This video lesson covers the basics and key ideas that can be useful for the B series scenarios.

Scenario 1B1 - Solar Spotlight

This scenario involves multiple satellites orbiting around Luna (the Moon). These satellites act as mirrors and will test reflecting sunlight onto to targets that are in shadow. This is to be a first step in developing agriculture on other celestial bodies.

Briefing and VDF Here

Scenario 1B2 - Relay Delayed

This sample scenario involves collecting data from a telescope observatory with the satellite and then returning the data to a University for beleaguered graduate students via the satellite. Upload and Download rates are simplified for this scenario.

Briefing and VDF Here

Scenario 1B3 - Cosmic Corporate Competition

This scenario involves maximising time with "good targets" while reducing time with "bad targets". The satellite shares economic data on an open frequency to all targets.

Briefing and VDF Here

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