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Hierarchical satellite task scheduling system

US11276019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2019
Grant dateMar 15, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/18519
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A task scheduling system that can be used to improve task assignment for multiple satellites, and thereby improve resource allocation in the execution of a task. In some implementations, configuration data for one or more satellites is obtained. Multiple objectives corresponding to a task to be performed using the satellites, and resource parameters associated with executing the task to be performed using the satellites are identified. A score for each objective included in the multiple objectives is computed by the terrestrial scheduler based on the resource parameters and the configuration data for the one or more satellites. The multiple objectives are assigned to one or more of the satellites. Instructions are provided to the one or more satellites that cause the one or more satellites to execute the task according to the assignment of the objectives to the one or more satellites.

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