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Autonomous guidance for proximity to target spacecraft

  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

This paper presents the guidance algorithms of chase spacecraft for autonomous proximity to target spacecraft. The process of autonomous proximity is initially divided into three phases including proximity maneuver, fly-around maneuver and final approach. Based on the Hill equation, the characteristic of each phase is analyzed and then the criteria to design guidance algorithm is proposed. Then, the multi-pulse algorithm is adopted in proximity maneuver and final approach phases, capable of achieving the maneuver in any direction and orbit plane. Different orbit is then planned in each phase in accordance with mission requirements and proposed criteria. Finally, simulation is performed to prove this guidance algorithm. The Offered is an easy way for engineering realize, the analyses and opinions included in this paper can be generic applied in the future space tasks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2009
Pages3883-3888
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2009 - Changchun, China
Duration: 9 Aug 200912 Aug 2009

Publication series

Name2009 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2009

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChangchun
Period9/08/0912/08/09

Keywords

  • Flyaround maneuvers
  • Guidance algorithm
  • Maneuver flying
  • Proximity operation

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