Title:
Provision of planning data for monitoring and integrating rocket launches into air and maritime traffic
Bereitstellung von Planungsdaten zur Überwachung und Integration von Raketenstarts in den Luft- und Schiffsverkehr
Authors:
R. Hörder, T. Rabus, M. Neumann
Abstract:
Orbital launch and reentry operations can be divided into two distinct phases. In the pre-mission phase, the rocket operator performs the operational planning. For integration with air and maritime traffic, the planning data must be shared with the relevant stakeholders and authorities. In the real-time phase, the operation is monitored to enable responses to potential unplanned events. To enhance situational awareness during this phase, the planned data is correlated with the real-time data. For this purpose, the final planning data must be available during real-time monitoring. This requires a reliable data link between the pre-mission and real-time phases. The concept developed for data transmission is described in this work and is based on the microservice architecture from the SpaceTracks and ECHO-2 projects [1, 2]. Initially, the relevant planning data identified for the real-time phase are discussed. Subsequently, the data formats and data sources implemented in the concept for input into the pre-mission tool are described. This data is read and entered using a specially developed software tool. This tool incorporates a database-driven architecture for reading and writing data structures. A graphical user interface (Human-Machine Interface - HMI) allows the user to enter data manually [2]. The data can also be visualized for the user on the HMI. The relevant data is provided to the real-time tool via the database and also displayed via an HMI. The developed concept aims to ensure the reliable provision of all necessary planning data for real-time monitoring.
Event:
Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2025, Augsburg
Location, Year:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V., Bonn, 2025
Format:
21,0 x 29,7 cm, 10 Pages
Descriptors:
EN: Planning phase, real-time monitoring, rocket launches, re-entries, data structures, software tool, rocket launch integration
Citation:
Hörder, R.; Rabus, T.; Neumann, M. (2025): Bereitstellung von Planungsdaten zur Überwachung und Integration von Raketenstarts in den Luft- und Schiffsverkehr. DGLR Published Conference Papers. Volume 4. (2026). ISSN: 2941-3451. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V.. (Text). https://doi.org/10.25967/650358. urn:nbn:de:101:1-2512221127329.855575666639.
Publishing Date:
22.12.2025