Manually augmented proximity operations and docking control

1985 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. VAUGHAN ◽  
E. BERGMANN
Keyword(s):  
Proximity Operations ◽  
Docking Control

Autonomous Satellite Rendezvous and Proximity Operations via Geometric Control Methods

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Soderlund ◽  
Sean Phillips ◽  
Anonto Zaman ◽  
Christopher D. Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Geometric Control ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Proximity Operations

scholarly journals Autonomy for Space Robots: Past, Present, and Future

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Issa A.D. Nesnas ◽  
Lorraine M. Fesq ◽  
Richard A. Volpe
Keyword(s):  
Space Exploration ◽  
System Level ◽  
Physical Interaction ◽  
Data Handling ◽  
Proximity Operations ◽  
The Past ◽  
Surface Mobility ◽  
Spacecraft Navigation ◽  
New Frontier ◽  
Near Earth Objects

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to highlight space autonomy advances across mission phases, capture the anticipated need for autonomy and associated rationale, assess state of the practice, and share thoughts for future advancements that could lead to a new frontier in space exploration. Recent Findings Over the past two decades, several autonomous functions and system-level capabilities have been demonstrated and used in spacecraft operations. In spite of that, spacecraft today remain largely reliant on ground in the loop to assess situations and plan next actions, using pre-scripted command sequences. Advances have been made across mission phases including spacecraft navigation; proximity operations; entry, descent, and landing; surface mobility and manipulation; and data handling. But past successful practices may not be sustainable for future exploration. The ability of ground operators to predict the outcome of their plans seriously diminishes when platforms physically interact with planetary bodies, as has been experienced in two decades of Mars surface operations. This results from uncertainties that arise due to limited knowledge, complex physical interaction with the environment, and limitations of associated models. Summary Robotics and autonomy are synergistic, wherein robotics provides flexibility, autonomy exercises it to more effectively and robustly explore unknown worlds. Such capabilities can be substantially advanced by leveraging the rapid growth in SmallSats, the relative accessibility of near-Earth objects, and the recent increase in launch opportunities.

Prox-1 University-Class Mission to Demonstrate Automated Proximity Operations

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 847-863 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Spencer ◽  
Sean B. Chait ◽  
Peter Z. Schulte ◽  
Kevin J. Okseniuk ◽  
Michael Veto
Keyword(s):  
Proximity Operations

LIDAR pointing and parameters control for close proximity operations with uncooperative target

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessia Nocerino ◽  
Roberto Opromolla ◽  
Giancarmine Fasano ◽  
Michele Grassi
Keyword(s):  
Proximity Operations ◽  
Close Proximity
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