Leveraging Time Series Data In The Space Sector

In the rapidly developing aerospace industry, time series data is becoming a critical tool for enabling better operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and innovation. More and more aerospace companies are adopting specialized tools to fully take advantage of the time series data created by their hardware and software.

This technical paper will explore the importance of time series data in the aerospace sector. Crucial areas utilizing time series data include satellite communications, earth observation and remote sensing, and space exploration. In satellite communications, time series data helps monitor signal quality and satellite positions, while in earth observation, it aids in monitoring environmental changes and predicting natural disasters. For space exploration, time series data is vital for mission planning and spacecraft monitoring.

This technical paper covers the following topics:

• An overview of how time series data is applied to aerospace use cases
• How Thales Alenia Space uses time series data to monitor satellite communication
• How Loft Orbital uses InfluxDB to monitor their customer’s orbital payloads
• Common challenges aerospace companies face with time series data and how to solve them