Navigation for Satellite Formation Flying [PDF]
Problemy Mechatroniki, 2018 This paper deals with the case of a target satellite in an unknown orientation and location with respect to the master satellite. Feature based monocular pose estimation vision system was presented.
Robert GŁĘBOCKI, Mariusz JACEWICZ
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Design of Orbit Controls for a Multiple CubeSat Mission Using Drift Rate Modulation
Aerospace, 2021 For the low-cost improvement of laser communication, which is critical for various applications such as surveillance systems, a study was conducted on relative distance control based on orbital drift rate modulations for multiple CubeSats during ...
Youngbum Song +3 more
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Decentralized Control of Nanosatellite Tetrahedral Formation Flying Using Aerodynamic Forces
Aerospace, 2021 A decentralized control algorithm for the construction of a tetrahedral configuration using differential lift and drag forces is proposed in this paper. Four 3U CubeSats launched in LEO are considered. Satellite attitude-controlled motion relative to the
Danil Ivanov +3 more
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Decentralized Differential Aerodynamic Control of Microsatellites Formation with Sunlight Reflectors
Aerospace, 2023 The paper presents a study of decentralized control for a satellite formation flying mission that uses differential lift and drag to enforce the relative positioning requirements.
Kirill Chernov +5 more
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Optimal Formation Trajectory-Planning Using Parameter Optimization Technique [PDF]
Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2004 Some methods have been presented to get optimal formation trajectories in the step of configuration or reconfiguration, which subject to constraints of collision avoidance and final configuration.
Hyung-Chul Lim +3 more
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Design of Novel Laser Crosslink Systems Using Nanosatellites in Formation Flying: The VISION
Aerospace, 2022 With growth in data volume from space missions, interest in laser communications has increased, owing to their importance for high-speed data transfer in the commercial and defense fields, spaceborne remote sensing, and surveillance.
Geuk-Nam Kim +10 more
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Nanosat Formation Flying Design for SNIPE Mission
Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2020 This study designs and analyzes satellite formation flying concepts for the Small scale magNetospheric and Ionospheric Plasma Experiments (SNIPE) mission, that will observe the near-Earth space environment using four nanosats. To meet the requirements to
Seokju Kang +2 more
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Laser-based Relative Navigation Using GPS Measurements for Spacecraft Formation Flying [PDF]
Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2015 This study presents a precise relative navigation algorithm using both laser and Global Positioning System (GPS) measurements in real time. The measurement model of the navigation algorithm between two spacecraft is comprised of relative distances ...
Kwangwon Lee +4 more
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Formation Flying Lyapunov-Based Control Using Lorentz Forces
Aerospace, 2023 A formation flying control algorithm using the Lorentz force for Low Earth Orbits to achieve a trajectory with required shape and size is proposed in the paper.
Danil Ivanov +4 more
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Adaptive Backstepping Control for Satellite Formation Flying with Mass Uncertainty [PDF]
Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2006 Satellite formation flying has become a critical issue in the aerospace engineering because it is considered as an enabling technology for many space missions.
Hyung-Chul Lim +2 more
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