@article{1453480,
      recid = {1453480},
      author = {Nejad, Bobby,},
      title = {Introduction to satellite ground segment systems  engineering : principles and operational aspects /},
      pages = {1 online resource (xxiii, 262 pages) :},
      abstract = {The ground segment is the fundamental backbone of every  satellite project, yet it is usually not visible to the  public or the end user of a satellite service. Also the  bulk of existing published space literature tends to focus  on the satellite or its subsystems. This book tries to fill  this gap and addresses systems engineering concepts applied  to the design, development, qualification, and deployment  of the ground control segment required to operate a single  satellite, a constellation, or even a manned space vehicle.  The domain of ground segment engineering has significantly  evolved in recent years, mainly driven by major advances in  the IT sector. Hardware virtualisation or the availability  of on-demand cloud computing services are typical examples  of new technologies that have changed fundamental  architectural concepts previously standard in heritage  ground segments. Furthermore, the stark increase of cyber  attacks - today a major risk to almost all critical IT  based infrastructure - has made a cyber threat resilient  architecture to become one of the indispensable design  requirements for ground segment engineers. The new mega  constellations recently put into space deploying up to  several hundred of flying objects have put very demanding  needs on the ground segment for automated satellite  operations. These topics and more are addressed in the  books chapters, along with a detailed explanation of the  most relevant components of a typical ground segment  architecture. The basic functional requirements, design  features, and the most important ground and space segment  interfaces are addressed and explained in detail, supported  by a wealth of figures for easier understanding. This book  is kept at an introductory level, allowing newcomers to get  familiar with this fairly complex subject matter. It is  therefore suitable for graduate students, but can equally  serve as a valuable source of information for already  experienced space engineers who seek to gain a deeper  understanding of the ground segment infrastructure and  related systems engineering processes. It can also help  project managers to better interact with their systems  engineers, satellite developers to define their ground  segment interfaces, and satellite operators to improve  their flight and ground procedures. It is very well suited  for everyone intending to start a career in satellite  ground segment systems engineering.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1453480},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15900-8},
}