Avoidance of multiple moving obstacles during active debris removal using a redundant space manipulator
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DOI: 10.1007/s12555-015-0455-7
Abstract: During the operation of space manipulators for debris removal, the obstacles moving in the workspace must be avoided. We propose a unified modelling framework for multiple moving obstacles and a collision-free trajectory planning method for… read more here.
Keywords: space; redundant space; multiple moving; manipulator ... See more keywords
The active space debris removal mission RemoveDebris. Part 2: In orbit operations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.09.001
Abstract: Abstract This is the second of two companion papers that describe the development of the RemoveDEBRIS space mission. This second article describes the in-orbit operations that were performed to demonstrate technologies to be used for… read more here.
Keywords: space; orbit operations; mission; space debris ... See more keywords
Review of Active Space Debris Removal Methods
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DOI: 10.1016/j.spacepol.2018.12.005
Abstract: This article gives an overview of the active space debris removal methods that are currently in development. Orbital debris removal has become a very critical part of the commercial and scientific space management. It is… read more here.
Keywords: active space; debris removal; debris; space ... See more keywords
An Intelligent System for Improving Electric Discharge Machining Efficiency Using Artificial Neural Network and Adaptive Control of Debris Removal Operations
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2021.3080297
Abstract: Electrical discharge machining (EDM) can effectively solve the shortcomings of traditional machining processes that cannot process special materials, so it is widely used on workpieces with strong hardness materials, such as titanium alloys and tool… read more here.
Keywords: intelligent system; efficiency; debris removal;
Evolutionary Optimization for Active Debris Removal Mission Planning
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2023.3269305
Abstract: Active debris removal missions require an accurate planning for maximizing mission payout, by reaching the maximum number of potential orbiting targets in a given region of space. Such a problem is known to be computationally… read more here.
Keywords: active debris; debris removal; mission planning; mission ... See more keywords
Optimization of low-thrust multi-debris removal mission via an efficient approximation model of orbit rendezvous
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DOI: 10.1177/09544100221074746
Abstract: An efficient iterative approximation model for low-thrust rendezvous in low-earth orbit is proposed to be applied in optimization of multi-debris removal missions. Based on an existing method for impulsive orbit rendezvous and a novel iteration… read more here.
Keywords: low thrust; debris removal; orbit rendezvous; approximation model ... See more keywords
Electromagnetic-launch-based method for cost-efficient space debris removal
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DOI: 10.1515/astro-2020-0016
Abstract: Abstract The increase in space debris orbiting Earth is a critical problem for future space missions. Space debris removal has thus become an area of interest, and significant research progress is being made in this… read more here.
Keywords: debris removal; cost; space; space debris ... See more keywords
Low Earth Orbit Debris Removal Technology Assessment Using Genetic Algorithms
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DOI: 10.2514/1.a33671
Abstract: On-orbit satellite debris is a growing problem, particularly in several specific regions of low Earth orbit. The continuous growth in the number of objects on orbit increases the likelihood of an a... read more here.
Keywords: low earth; earth orbit; debris removal; removal technology ... See more keywords
Optimization of active debris removal missions with multiple targets
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DOI: 10.2514/1.a33883
Abstract: Mission design for multiple debris removal is performed by selecting the most favorable sequences of objects to be removed. Debris items among a population with similar inclination values are consi... read more here.
Keywords: optimization active; removal missions; debris removal; active debris ... See more keywords
Orbit Control Techniques for Space Debris Removal Missions Using Electric Propulsion
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DOI: 10.2514/1.g004735
Abstract: Electric propulsion is currently seen as a key enabling technology for space debris removal missions aimed at deorbiting multiple debris targets. This paper develops an autonomous onboard orbit con... read more here.
Keywords: removal missions; electric propulsion; debris removal; space debris ... See more keywords