This project is a study to provide operators with research on satellite remote sensing systems and how they may address specified pipeline threats. The output is recommendations on satellite monitoring programs that can address those threats and the extent to which they are cost effective.
The benefits include a common terminology/understanding of the threats that concern operators and how satellite technologies can help to improve the monitoring, response, and potential mitigation of those threats. This project includes the satellite remote sensing applications for 3rd party damage threats, ...
The benefits include a common terminology/understanding of the threats that concern operators and how satellite technologies can help to improve the monitoring, response, and potential mitigation of those threats. This project includes the satellite remote sensing applications for 3rd party damage threats, hazards, and leak detection.
The current and near-launch satellite capabilities are mapped against the various potential threats, and operators are provided with a guide on which satellite systems provide the best value against specific threats. The project studies the value of recent ‘free and open’ missions, the traditional commercial missions, and the emergence of several venture capital funded SmallSat missions that are proving to be disruptive to the benefit of the industry.
Modeling and simulation of scenarios on a selected pipeline system highlight gaps in satellite technology capabilities (sensor or monitoring coverage) to provide operators with a clear understanding of the limitations of the current missions and where other technologies may provide a better solution.
A review of current suppliers is also presented.
In addition to the RFP Scope of Work, the primary input into developing the satellite approaches is a series of interviews with operators, and research from previous studies in this area.