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Integrated System for Autonomous Proximity Operations and Docking
International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Science
  • D. Lee
  • Henry J. Pernicka, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

An integrated system composed of guidance, navigation and control (GNC) system for autonomous proximity operations and the docking of two spacecraft was developed. The position maneuvers were determined through the integration of the state-dependent Riccati equation formulated from nonlinear relative motion dynamics and relative navigation using rendezvous laser vision (Lidar) and a vision sensor system. In the vision sensor system, a switch between sensors was made along the approach phase in order to provide continuously effective navigation. As an extension of the rendezvous laser vision system, an automated terminal guidance scheme based on the Clohessy-Wiltshire state transition matrix was used to formulate a "V-bar hopping approach" reference trajectory. A proximity operations strategy was then adapted from the approach strategy used with the automated transfer vehicle. The attitude maneuvers, determined from a linear quadratic Gaussian-type control including quaternion based attitude estimation using star trackers or a vision sensor system, provided precise attitude control and robustness under uncertainties in the moments of inertia and external disturbances. These functions were then integrated into an autonomous GNC system that can perform proximity operations and meet all conditions for successful docking. A six-degree of freedom simulation was used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the integrated system.

Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Integrated System,
  • Proximity Operations,
  • Docking,
  • State-Dependent Ricatti Equation,
  • Linear Quadratic Gaussian-Type Control
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2011 The Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Publication Date
01 Jan 2011
Citation Information
D. Lee and Henry J. Pernicka. "Integrated System for Autonomous Proximity Operations and Docking" International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Science (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/henry-pernicka/26/