Applications of GPS During Spacecraft Rendezvous and Docking,

Abstract

Satellite positioning and satellite communications are in the midst of the initial selection phase of telemetry and control, looking for an advanced autonomous rendezvous system. This article summarizes basic requirements and processes associated with spacecraft rendezvous and docking as well as the composition of the U.S. global positioning system (GPS), the principles of positioning, precision, and difference principles, after which it sets out two types of relative motion equation forms. Making use of a combination of motion equation solutions, pure GPS, and difference GPS, it is possible to complete the entire guidance process of tracking spacecraft approaching target spacecraft. Moreover, it is possible to economize on such equipment as enormous ground telemetry and remote control, radars on board satellites, and so on, reducing sources of error. Simulation calculations verify that this design concept is feasible and accurate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 14, 1996
Accession Number
ADA306503

Entities

People

  • Fang Qun
  • Zeng Feng

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Intelligence
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circular Orbits
  • Control Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Processing
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Navigation
  • Relative Motion
  • Rendezvous
  • Space Rendezvous
  • Space Stations
  • Spacecraft
  • Telemetry

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers