A relative navigation sensor for CubeSats based on LED fiducial markers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.02.028
Abstract: Abstract Small satellite platforms are becoming very appealing both for scientific and commercial applications, thanks to their low cost, short development times and availability of standard components and subsystems. The main disadvantage with such vehicles… read more here.
Keywords: fiducial markers; led fiducial; sensor cubesats; navigation sensor ... See more keywords
Robust relative navigation for spacecraft rendezvous using differential drag
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.10.038
Abstract: Abstract This work is concerned with the development of relative navigation filters processing relative position measurements of two satellites that perform rendezvous via differential drag only along low Earth orbits. The filters are developed in… read more here.
Keywords: relative navigation; robust relative; navigation; differential drag ... See more keywords
Autonomous relative navigation around uncooperative spacecraft based on a single camera
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.11.042
Abstract: Abstract The interest of the space community toward missions like On-Orbit Servicing of functional satellite to extend their operative life, or Active Debris Removal to reduce the risk of collision among artificial objects in the… read more here.
Keywords: relative navigation; spacecraft; autonomous relative; based single ... See more keywords
Ensuring of Relative Navigation and Control of Low-Orbital Microsatellites Formation in the Task of Remote Control of Robots
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.11.249
Abstract: Abstract The article discusses the problem of providing optimal relative navigation and flight control of a group of satellites for remote control of robots operating at a great distance from the command post. It is… read more here.
Keywords: remote control; control; ensuring relative; control robots ... See more keywords
Pose Estimation for Spacecraft Relative Navigation Using Model-Based Algorithms
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DOI: 10.1109/taes.2017.2650785
Abstract: This paper presents the performance assessment of innovative model-based algorithms developed for pose estimation of uncooperative targets by processing sparse three-dimensional point clouds. This topic is of interest in the framework of advanced space applications,… read more here.
Keywords: model based; pose estimation; based algorithms; model ... See more keywords
Future Uncertainty-Based Control for Relative Navigation in GPS-Denied Environments
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DOI: 10.1109/taes.2020.2974052
Abstract: In a nonlinear system where the separation principle does not hold, control actions at the current time can have a significant effect on estimation accuracy in the future. To properly control this type of system… read more here.
Keywords: system; control; uncertainty; relative navigation ... See more keywords
A novel relative navigation algorithm for formation flight
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DOI: 10.1177/0954410019866060
Abstract: For higher accuracy and better performance, a novel relative navigation framework named full parallel distributed architecture is presented, using inertial navigation system, global positioning system, and data link. Aiming at multiple aircraft, it is designed… read more here.
Keywords: system; formation; navigation; navigation algorithm ... See more keywords