It is responsible for handling requests for dynamic sensor tasking and establishing a schedule for the asset to execute the tasks. The process for dynamic re-tasking is shown in the figure below.
Every asset has a default collection schedule as denoted by the timeline.
Collections are defined by a sensor mode, an on and off time, sensor-pointing information, and a priority. The asset manager attempts to schedule the task with the minimum impact on existing collections by placing it in a schedule gap or by interrupting a lower priority collection.