Angles-only-based noncooperative proximity operation for tethered space robot

Yizhai Zhang, Panfeng Huang, Zhongjie Meng, Fan Zhang, Jing Xu

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Abstract

The potential of employing vision sensors, such as optical or infrared camera, has been already recognized for autonomous noncooperative proximity operation. However, the use of camera during noncooperative proximity operation is not trivial because camera can only provide line-of-sight direction of the target and suffers from the well-know limitation of determining distance. In this paper, we propose an angles-only-based navigation and control approach for proximity operation with application to tethered space robot (TSR). The spacecraft not only approaches to the target following an optimized trajectory, but also is capable of ensuring high orbital navigation precision during the proximity process. Simulations have illustrated that the effectiveness of the proposed framework.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication68th International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2017
Subtitle of host publicationUnlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security
PublisherInternational Astronautical Federation, IAF
Pages7220-7224
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781510855373
StatePublished - 2017
Event68th International Astronautical Congress: Unlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security, IAC 2017 - Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 25 Sep 201729 Sep 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC
Volume11
ISSN (Print)0074-1795

Conference

Conference68th International Astronautical Congress: Unlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security, IAC 2017
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityAdelaide
Period25/09/1729/09/17

Keywords

  • Angles-only navigation
  • Proximity operation
  • Tethered space robot

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