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01.03.2016 | Research Article

An ontological architecture for orbital debris data

verfasst von: Robert J. Rovetto

Erschienen in: Earth Science Informatics | Ausgabe 1/2016

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The orbital debris problem presents an opportunity for international cooperation toward the mutually beneficial goals of orbital debris prevention, mitigation, remediation, and improved space situational awareness (SSA). Achieving these goals requires sharing orbital debris and other SSA data. Toward this, I present an ontological architecture for the orbital debris and related domains, taking steps in the creation of an orbital debris ontology. The purpose of the ontology is to capture general scientific domain knowledge; formally represent the entities within the domain; form, structure, and standardize (where needed) orbital and SSA terminology; and foster semantic interoperability and data-exchange. In doing so I hope to offer a scientifically accurate ontological representation of the orbital domain; contribute to research in astroinformatics, space ontology, and space data management; and improve spaceflight safety by providing a means to capture and communicate informaiton associated with space debris.

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I am primarily concerned with ameliorating the orbital debris situation and ensuring safe space travel, rather than advocating a particular method toward that goal. If ontological approaches prove to be insufficient or simply unhelpful, then there should be no quarrel with seeking alternatives.

The theory of parts and wholes.

I would, however, argue that this depends not only on the requirements, goals of (and problems solved by) the ontology being developed, but whether the reused (or imported) classes accurately reflect the entities in the domain in question.

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Titel: An ontological architecture for orbital debris data
verfasst von: Robert J. Rovetto
Publikationsdatum: 01.03.2016
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: Earth Science Informatics / Ausgabe 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1865-0473
Elektronische ISSN: 1865-0481
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-015-0233-3

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