A Strategy Fusion-Based Multiobjective Optimization Approach for Agile Earth Observation Satellite Scheduling Problem

Agile satellite imaging scheduling plays a vital role in improving emergency response, urban planning, national defense, and resource management. With the rise in the number of in-orbit satellites and observation windows, the need for diverse agile Earth observation satellite (AEOS) scheduling has surged. However, current research seldom addresses multiple optimization objectives, which are crucial in many engineering practices. This article tackles a multiobjective AEOS scheduling problem (MOAEOSSP) that aims to optimize total observation task profit, satellite energy consumption, and load balancing. To address this intricate problem, we propose a strategy-fused multiobjective dung beetle optimization (SFMODBO) algorithm. This novel algorithm harnesses the position update characteristics of various dung beetle populations and integrates multiple high-adaptability strategies. Consequently, it strikes a better balance between global search capability and local exploitation accuracy, making it more effective at exploring the solution space and avoiding local optima. The SFMODBO algorithm enhances global search capabilities through diverse strategies, ensuring thorough coverage of the search space. Simultaneously, it significantly improves local optimization precision by fine-tuning solutions in promising regions. This dual approach enables more robust and efficient problem-solving. Simulation experiments confirm the effectiveness and efficiency of the SFMODBO algorithm. Results indicate that it significantly outperforms competitors across multiple metrics, achieving superior scheduling schemes. In addition to these enhanced metrics, the proposed algorithm also exhibits advantages in computation time and resource utilization. This not only demonstrates the algorithm’s robustness but also underscores its efficiency and speed in solving the MOAEOSSP.