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An energy-aware framework utilizing task- and turbulence-aware observation scheduling and cooperative edge processing in LEO satellite constellations significantly improves target observation quality and reduces power consumption compared to traditional downlink-centric architectures. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To formulate an energy-aware optimization framework for low Earth orbit satellite constellations that coordinates image acquisition and onboard semantic computing under atmospheric and resource constraints.

August 26, 2026International Journal of Satellite Communications and NetworkingOpen Access

Edge Intelligence for Satellite‐Based Earth Observation: Scheduling Image Acquisition and Processing

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BSBeatriz Soret AMAntonio M. Mercado-Martínez AJAntonio Jurado-Navas

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Computational modeling demonstrates enhanced target detection and reduced power consumption in low Earth orbit satellite constellations, highlighting the efficiency of distributed edge intelligence.

Key Points

To formulate an energy-aware optimization framework for low Earth orbit satellite constellations that coordinates image acquisition and onboard semantic computing under atmospheric and resource constraints.
Formulated coupled optimization problems for turbulence-aware observation scheduling and workload distribution across onboard and ground processors.
Evaluated the framework on maritime vessel detection and localization, experimentally characterizing YOLOv8 execution times across heterogeneous computing platforms.
Task- and turbulence-aware observation scheduling improved both the quality and quantity of detected targets compared to standard scheduling.
Cooperative edge processing across the satellite constellation significantly reduced total power consumption relative to conventional downlink-centric approaches.

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Soret et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8e9acc451774b83f3b34bf https://doi.org/10.1002/sat.70082

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August 26, 2026International Journal of Satellite Communications and NetworkingOpen Access

Edge Intelligence for Satellite‐Based Earth Observation: Scheduling Image Acquisition and Processing

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Authors

BSBeatriz Soret AMAntonio M. Mercado-Martínez AJAntonio Jurado-Navas

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Overview

Computational modeling demonstrates enhanced target detection and reduced power consumption in low Earth orbit satellite constellations, highlighting the efficiency of distributed edge intelligence.

Key Points

To formulate an energy-aware optimization framework for low Earth orbit satellite constellations that coordinates image acquisition and onboard semantic computing under atmospheric and resource constraints.
Formulated coupled optimization problems for turbulence-aware observation scheduling and workload distribution across onboard and ground processors.
Evaluated the framework on maritime vessel detection and localization, experimentally characterizing YOLOv8 execution times across heterogeneous computing platforms.
Task- and turbulence-aware observation scheduling improved both the quality and quantity of detected targets compared to standard scheduling.
Cooperative edge processing across the satellite constellation significantly reduced total power consumption relative to conventional downlink-centric approaches.

Cite This Study

Soret et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8e9acc451774b83f3b34bf https://doi.org/10.1002/sat.70082

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