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Guidance algorithms for asteroid intercept missions with precision targeting requirements

  • Iowa State University

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Abstract

Rendezvous and intercept missions to smaller asteroids require precision guidance and control in the terminal mission phase. The zero-effort-miss (ZEM) and zero-effort-velocity (ZEV) information are used to formulate autonomous feedback guidance laws. A terminal-phase guidance strategy for a variety of intercept missions is developed. Different types of navigation information are assumed to be available from different spacecraft configurations and hardware choices. Guidance laws are developed for different mission configuration options. Guidance laws for both rendezvous and impact are studied. Optimal feedback guidance laws are also investigated for asteroid intercept/rendezvous missions. Simulations show the effectiveness of the various guidance laws.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASTRODYNAMICS 2011 - Advances in the Astronautical Sciences
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference
Pages1951-1970
Number of pages20
StatePublished - 2012
Event2011 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, ASTRODYNAMICS 2011 - Girdwood, AK, United States
Duration: 31 Jul 20114 Aug 2011

Publication series

NameAdvances in the Astronautical Sciences
Volume142
ISSN (Print)0065-3438

Conference

Conference2011 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, ASTRODYNAMICS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGirdwood, AK
Period31/07/114/08/11

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