Design and Fabrication of a Planar Autonomous Spacecraft Simulator With Docking and Fluid Transfer Capability

Abstract

The objective of this thesis is to describe the concept development, design, system integration, and operating procedures for the AUDASS II vehicle (Autonomous Docking and Spacecraft Servicing Simulator). The AUDASS II is an improved follow on design of AUDASS I, developed in September of 2002. The purpose of AUDASS II is to simulate a chaser spacecraft autonomously rendezvousing and docking with a target spacecraft for the purpose of conducting fluid transfer. This demonstration involves two vehicles elevated, via air pads, upon a smooth epoxy surface, thus allowing three near frictionless degrees of freedom. The ultimate goal of this thesis is to fabricate a vehicle and requisite documentation that will allow future students to conduct experiments using different control algorithms and/or sensors to conduct autonomous rendezvous and docking maneuvers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA443398

Entities

People

  • Tracy Shay

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Fabrication
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Inertial Measurement Units
  • Maneuvers
  • Operating Systems
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Regulators
  • Simulators
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers