Spacecraft Formation Control and Estimation Via Improved Relative Motion Dynamics

Abstract

This research focused on improved spacecraft relative dynamics modeling and analysis, estimation of spacecraft relative motion, and control of spacecraft relative motion, with particular emphasis on estimation (i.e. navigation) of spacecraft relative trajectories from angles-only data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 2017
Accession Number
AD1032131

Entities

People

  • David A. Cicci

Organizations

  • Auburn University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Earth Orbits
  • Equations
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Kalman Filters
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Orbits
  • Relative Motion
  • Space Objects
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Orbits
  • Trajectories
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers