[SatNews] Orbit Logic is the recipient of a contract award from DigitalGlobe calling for the integration of the GeoEye-1 satellite into Orbit Logic’s Direct Access Facility Collection Planning System (DAF CPS) software for DigitalGlobe’s Direct Access Program (DAP) customers. The new version of DAF CPS will integrate former GeoEye international ground station partners into standard DigitalGlobe DAP operations and will be available for deployment before the end of 2013. Under the contract, Orbit Logic will also upgrade legacy GeoEye headquarters planning software for integration with the DigitalGlobe headquarters planning processes and systems.

Proven over several years of commercial imaging satellite operations, Orbit Logic’s collection planning software performs high-fidelity satellite modeling and imagery collection planning as well as contact scheduling, order tracking, recorder management and downlink planning. Orbit Logic’s planning software solution for DAF CPS includes map display, animation and 3D visualization in Systems Tool Kit (STK) from Analytical Graphics to enhance operator situational awareness.

DigitalGlobe's Direct Access Program (DAP) establishes trusted partnerships with select defense, intelligence and commercial customers to provide priority access to DigitalGlobe's constellation of high-resolution earth observation satellites. The DAP gives customers the ability to integrate DigitalGlobe satellites with their existing resources without the cost associated with direct satellite ownership.