Torre, F., Vasile, M., Serra, R. and Grey, S. (2017) Autonomous Navigation of a Formation of Spacecraft in the Proximity of a Binary Asteroid. International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Matsuyama, Japan, 03-09 Jun 2017.
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Abstract
The paper presents a study on the navigation of a formation of spacecraft in the proximity of a binary asteroid. A specific scenario is considered in which the spacecraft are orbiting at one of the triangular libration points under the assumption of a quasi circular orbit of the secondary with respect to the primary. This work investigates the use of an Unscented H in f ty Filter and a data sharing mechanisms among spacecraft, plus the use of a novel polynomial algebra to replace the Unscented Transformation. The paper will show that the spacecraft can be maintained at the desired location using a combination of optical and LIDAR measurements shared across the formation.
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item |
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Keywords: | GNC, binary asteroid systems, Chebyshev polynomials, formation flying, autonomous navigation, astronautics. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Grey, Dr Stuart |
Authors: | Torre, F., Vasile, M., Serra, R., and Grey, S. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering |
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