Satellite Gateway for Cloud Data Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Satellites do not directly benefit from cloud computing advantages as they require data to be transmitted down to the ground station before being processed in a cloud network, limiting their operational efficiency and flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A satellite-deployable computing device is configured to provide cloud-computing service endpoints within the satellite, enabling it to process data and communicate directly with cloud networks, thereby allowing for seamless integration with cloud services and reducing the need for a ground station.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If data is transmitted down to the ground station before being processed in a cloud network, then the satellite can communicate with cloud services, but the operational efficiency and flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary component deployed on the satellite. This gateway acts as a mediator between the satellite's payload and cloud computing services, enabling direct processing of satellite data in the cloud without requiring transmission to a ground station. The gateway facilitates this by providing network connectivity and cloud service access directly on the satellite platform.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions the data processing location from a terrestrial ground station to the satellite itself by deploying cloud computing resources in orbit. This dimensional shift moves the processing function from Earth-based infrastructure to space-based infrastructure, enabling satellites to leverage cloud computing capabilities directly during operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a ground station is used for data transmission, then cloud computing services can be accessed, but the need for ground station infrastructure increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device serves as a portable intermediary that can be deployed on various satellite platforms without requiring permanent ground station infrastructure. It provides the necessary cloud connectivity and service integration capabilities directly on the satellite, eliminating the need for complex ground-based facilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables satellites to self-provision and self-manage cloud computing resources through the deployed gateway. The satellite can independently establish connections to cloud services, allocate computing resources, and manage data processing tasks without requiring manual configuration or infrastructure support from ground stations.
3Power
If data is processed at the ground station, then cloud computing resources are utilized, but data transmission time and bandwidth consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device performs preliminary data processing and filtering functions directly on the satellite before data is transmitted to cloud services. This preliminary action includes tasks such as data format conversion, initial processing, and preparation of data for cloud consumption, reducing the amount of raw data that needs to be transmitted and processed at the ground station.
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AI summary
Satellites may be integrated into a provider network for cloud-based services by utilizing a satellite-deployable computing device to execute one or more cloud services that are accessible by client devices of the provider network via respective associated Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). In some embodiments, the satellite-deployable computing device may process payload data of the satellite in accordance with one or more cloud-based services indicated in control instructions originating from a client device of the provider network. In some embodiments, the processed data may be transmitted to a ground station in accordance with one or more cloud-based services.