The aim of this thesis is to plan a mission for remote sensing and detecting plastic waste in the oceans using a Cubesat satellite. The thesis describes the conceptual design of a possible mission, including the conceptual satellite project, an overview of its components, and a detailed design, with a focus on the technology for detecting plastic waste and microplastics using sensors such as cameras. Furthermore, an appropriate orbit is determined by defining Kepler's elements, simulating the satellite's movement, and outlining the mission's progress in space. Data transmission analysis is carried out using simulation tools, which leads to the definition of a network of required ground communication stations.
The proposed mission parameters are summarized in a comprehensive table, encompassing detection techniques, optical parameters, orbit definition, and data transmission analysis. This work serves as a starting point for future research aimed at preserving the pristine nature of our planet, a pivotal challenge for the future.
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