Close proximity formation flying via linear quadratic tracking controller and artificial potential function

Palacios, L., Ceriotti, M. and Radice, G. (2015) Close proximity formation flying via linear quadratic tracking controller and artificial potential function. Advances in Space Research, 56(10), pp. 2167-2176. (doi: 10.1016/j.asr.2015.09.005)

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Abstract

A Riccati-based tracking controller with collision avoidance capabilities is presented for proximity operations of spacecraft formation flying near elliptic reference orbits. The proposed dynamical model incorporates nonlinear accelerations from an artificial potential field, in order to perform evasive maneuvers during proximity operations. In order to validate the design of the controller, test cases based on the physical and orbital features of the Prototype Research Instruments and Space Mission Technology Advancement (PRISMA) will be implemented, extending it to scenarios with multiple spacecraft performing reconfigurations and on-orbit position switching. The results show that the tracking controller is effective, even when nonlinear repelling accelerations are present in the dynamics to avoid collisions, and that the potential-based collision avoidance scheme is convenient for reducing collision threat.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Radice, Dr Gianmarco and Ceriotti, Dr Matteo
Authors: Palacios, L., Ceriotti, M., and Radice, G.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Advances in Space Research
Publisher:Elsevier Ltd.
ISSN:0273-1177
ISSN (Online):1879-1948
Published Online:08 September 2015
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 COSPAR
First Published:First published in Advances in Space Research 56(10):2167-2176
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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