ad-ASSTRA: Towards A Sustainable Space Technology Roadmapping Architecture

ad-ASSTRA：迈向可持续空间技术路线图架构

• 批准号: EP/Y001052/1
• 负责人: Ciara McGrath
• 金额: $ 20.97万
• 依托单位: University of Manchester
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Research Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2024 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FY001052%2F1
• 关键词: ad; ASSTRA; Towards; Sustainable; Space

This project aims to build a lasting collaborative relationship between experts at the University of Manchester (UoM) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through focused cooperative research and use of active collaboration practices. The aim of the proposed research is to develop novel methods of remote sensing capability modelling and use these in a technology roadmapping framework to identify sustainable future design approaches. As humanity accelerates its efforts to achieve Net Zero, all industries must adapt their practices to continue providing vital products and services, while minimising environmental impact. Remote sensing is a key element of global infrastructure, underpinning our efforts to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. However, the sustainability of our space missions (the backbone of this capability) is rightly being called into question. Launch of spacecraft has increased by more than 1000% in the past decade, with further increases expected. This will have a significant impact on our terrestrial environment as launch emissions and debris from re-entry damage our atmosphere.Taking inspiration from foundational work at UoM and MIT, this project will develop a model of current orbital remote sensing capabilities as 'shells', using analytical and geometrical approaches. This model would, for the first time, allow the value, and impact, of future systems to be assessed in the framework of the existing orbital regime. Through engagement with stakeholders across the space and drone industries, as well as data users, environmental experts, and members of the public, future priorities will be identified and used to create suitable figures of merit. Integration of the capability model within the Advanced Technology Roadmapping Architecture, alongside the defined priorities, will allow plausible future scenarios to be identified, assessed and compared. This method could be used to provide insights into possible future routes of development, inform technological investment, and guide creation of future legislation.As the UK positions itself to be an international leader in Space Sustainability, this is an ideal opportunity to work with colleagues in the US to develop a unique modelling approach and design framework for sustainable future space missions. While the deterministic nature of satellite orbits makes them ideal for this initial modelling work, it is expected that the proposed technique could be adapted to incorporate aerial systems, such as drones, and even ground based sensors, giving it a wide applicability and paving the way for integrated analysis of remote sensing systems from ground to space. This project will incorporate three core work packages:1. Develop a lasting partnership between relevant experts at the University of Manchester and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, via:- Joint 'flipped' active meetings and seminars;- Inter-institutional mentoring and supervision; and- Research collaboration and creation of joint publications.2. Develop a method of orbital remote sensing modelling, incorporating current capabilities and orbital capacity, as a guide for future sustainable mission design, via:- Inter-institutional research (including a 2-month secondment);- Validation and testing of the developed model using suitable case studies; and- Joint publication of methods and open release of data and code.3. Use the developed capability model within the Advanced Technology Roadmap Architecture to propose a sustainable remote sensing technology design approach via:- Upstream engagement to identify stakeholder priorities and state-of-the-art;- Use of the capability model to assess plausible scenarios within the Advanced Technology Roadmap Architecture framework; and - Documentation and open release of approach and initial findings.

该项目旨在通过专注的合作研究和对积极的协作实践的使用，建立曼彻斯特大学（UOM）专家（UOM）专家之间的持久合作关系。拟议研究的目的是开发遥感能力建模的新颖方法，并将其用于技术路线图框架以识别可持续的未来设计方法。随着人类加速净净零的努力，所有行业都必须适应其实践，以继续提供重要的产品和服务，同时最大程度地减少环境影响。遥感是全球基础设施的关键要素，这是我们为解决联合国可持续发展目标的努力的基础。但是，我们的太空任务的可持续性（该能力的骨干）被正确地受到质疑。在过去的十年中，航天器的推出增长了1000％以上，预计进一步增加了。这将对我们的陆地环境产生重大影响，因为重新进入我们的气氛会发射排放和碎屑。从UOM和MIT的基础工作中获得灵感，该项目将使用分析和几何方法来开发当前轨道遥感能力作为“壳”的模型。该模型将首次允许在现有轨道制度的框架中评估未来系统的价值和影响。通过与整个空间和无人机行业的利益相关者以及数据使用者，环境专家和公众成员的参与，将确定并使用未来的优先事项来创建合适的优点数字。能力模型在高级技术路线图架构中的集成以及定义的优先级，将允许确定，评估和比较合理的未来方案。该方法可用于提供有关未来发展途径，为技术投资提供信息的洞察力，并指导未来立法的创建。作为英国的地位，它是空间可持续性的国际领导者，这是与美国同事合作开发独特的建模方法和设计可持续性太空任务的理想机会。尽管卫星轨道的确定性性质使它们是最初的建模工作的理想选择，但预计该提议的技术可以适应以结合空中系统，例如无人机，甚至是基于地面的传感器，从而为其提供了广泛的适用性，并为将遥感系统从地面到空间进行集成分析铺平了道路。该项目将包含三个核心工作包：1。在曼彻斯特大学与马萨诸塞州理工学院的相关专家之间建立持久的伙伴关系，通过： - 联合“翻转”主动会议和研讨会； - 机构间指导和监督；和研究合作与创建联合出版物2。开发一种轨道遥感建模的方法，结合了当前的能力和轨道能力，作为未来可持续任务设计的指南，通过以下方式： - 使用合适的案例研究的机构间研究（包括2个月的次数）； - 对开发模型的验证和测试； - 方法的共同发布以及数据和代码的开放发布3。使用高级技术路线图体系结构中开发的能力模型通过以下方式提出一种可持续的遥感技术设计方法： - 上游参与度以确定利益相关者的优先级和最先进； - 使用能力模型来评估高级技术路线图架构框架中的合理场景； - - 文档和公开发布方法和初始发现。