Control Strategies for Debris in Spacecraft Formation Flight

Abstract

The orbital planes around Earth have become crowded with dangerous debris. At the same time, formation flying spacecraft show great potential. This paper examines how multiple satellites can respond to oncoming disturbances and react in an appropriate manner to fulfill mission requirements in conjunction with spacecraft limitations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 11, 2014
Accession Number
AD1015111

Entities

People

  • David Richie
  • Mike Grimmer

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Flight
  • Formation Flight
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers