Online trajectory planning for finite-thrust autonomous rendezvous with light-of-sight constraint

Peng Li, Xiaokui Yue, Guangzhao Luo, Xianbin Chi

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Abstract

This paper formulates and solves the problem of optimal rendezvous trajectory of a powered chaser and a passive target in a circular orbit. The HCW equations are derived to describe the relative motion in a close range. Then, the rendezvous problems are explicitly formulated as an online trajectory planning problem by using the proposed method. In order to consider practical constraints, the finite-thrust propulsion system are selected. Meanwhile, a light-of-sight constraint is imposed for vision-based sensing and safety considerations. Finally, simulations are implemented with different scenarios by using Matlab, and the results illustrate the method proposed is able to drive the spacecraft rendezvous with the target along the fixed docking direction safely and fuel efficiently.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 32nd Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2013
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages4155-4160
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9789881563835
StatePublished - 18 Oct 2013
Event32nd Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2013 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 26 Jul 201328 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameChinese Control Conference, CCC
ISSN (Print)1934-1768
ISSN (Electronic)2161-2927

Conference

Conference32nd Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period26/07/1328/07/13

Keywords

  • Autonomous rendezvous
  • Finite-thrust
  • Light-of-Sight constraint
  • Online trajectory planning

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