Adaptive Lyapunov control and artificial neural networks for spacecraft relative maneuvering using atmospheric differential drag
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Authors
Pérez Chaparro, David Andrés
Issue Date
2013-12
Type
Electronic thesis
Thesis
Thesis
Language
ENG
Keywords
Aeronautical engineering
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Abstract
At low Earth orbits, a differential in the drag acceleration between spacecraft can be used to control their relative motion. This drag differential allows for a propellant-free alternative to thrusters for performing relative maneuvers in these orbits. The interest in autonomous propellant-less maneuvering comes from the desire to reduce the costs of spacecraft formations. Formation maneuvering opens up a wide variety of new applications for spacecraft missions, such as on-orbit maintenance and refueling.
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December 2013
School of Engineering
School of Engineering
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Publisher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY