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Satellite formation flying for an interferometry mission [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The autonomous formation flying of multiple spacecraft to replace a single large satellite will be an enabling technology for many future missions. In this research, the current status of formation flying missions and technologies is determined, and ...
Roberts, Jennifer A.
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The Development of high fidelity linearized J2 models for satellite formation flying control [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The inclusion of the linearized J2 effect in the Hill equations of relative motion gives greater insight into satellite formation flying dynamics, and the opportunity to investigate alternative feedback control strategies for the station keeping task.
Roberts, Peter C. E.   +1 more
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Laser-based Relative Navigation Using GPS Measurements for Spacecraft Formation Flying [PDF]

open access: yesJournal 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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Solar sail formation flying for deep-space remote sensing [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
In this paper we consider how 'near' term solar sails can be used in formation above the ecliptic plane to provide platforms for accurate and continuous remote sensing of the polar regions of the Earth.
Biggs, James, McInnes, Colin
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Dynamics and Control of Satellite Formations Invariant under the Zonal Harmonic Perturbation

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
A satellite formation operating in low-altitude orbits is subject to perturbations associated to the higher-order harmonics of the gravitational field, which cause a degradation of the formation configurations designed based on the unperturbed model of ...
Stefano Carletta
doaj   +1 more source

A Four-Dimensional Space-Time Automatic Obstacle Avoidance Trajectory Planning Method for Multi-UAV Cooperative Formation Flight

open access: yesDrones, 2022
Trajectory planning of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is the basis for them to form the formation flight. By considering trajectory planning of multiple UAVs in formation flight in three-dimensional space, a trajectory planning method in four ...
Jie Zhang   +6 more
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Adaptive Backstepping Control for Satellite Formation Flying with Mass Uncertainty [PDF]

open access: yesJournal 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
doaj   +1 more source

Distributed Predefined-Time Attitude Consensus Control for Multiple Uncertain Spacecraft Formation Flying

open access: yesIEEE Access, 2022
This paper addresses the distributed predefined-time attitude consensus problem for multiple uncertain spacecraft systems in the presence of model uncertainties and external disturbances.
Zeng Wang, Liangmou Hu, Jun Ma
doaj   +1 more source

Filtering performance analyizing for Relative Navigation using Single Difference Carrier-Phase GPS [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2008
Satellite formation flying can provide the platform for interferometric observation to acquire the precise data and ensure the flexibility for space mission.
In-Kwan Park   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a relative motion model for satellite formation flying around L2 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Paper given at Dynamics and Control of Systems and Structures in Space (DCSSS), 6th conference, Riomaggiore, Italy, July 2004A technique for satellite formation flying modelling in LEO is applied at L2.
Roberts, Jennifer A.
core   +7 more sources

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