Mission Planning and Satellite Data Management
Overview
The “Mission Planning and Satellite Data Management Department” within NASRDA (National Space Research and Development Agency) is responsible for designing and executing satellite missions, including planning the flight paths and data collection strategies, as well as managing the satellite data once it’s received, processing, storing, and distributing it for various applications across different sectors like environmental monitoring, disaster management, and resource exploration.
Dr. Alaga Taofik Abayomi
Director
Key functions
Mission planning:
- Defining mission objectives and parameters
- Selecting appropriate satellites and instruments
- Creating detailed flight plans and timelines
- Ground track analysis
- Coordinating with launch providers
Satellite data management:
- Receiving and processing raw satellite data
- Quality control and data validation
- Data archiving and storage systems
- Developing data processing algorithms
- Generating derived products and data visualization tools
User support:
- Providing access to satellite data for researchers and end-users
- Training on data interpretation and analysis
- Custom data product development based on specific needs