Research/ ORBITAL ROBOTICS
Real-Time Autonomous Model Predictive Control of Spacecraft Rendezvous and Docking with Moving Obstacles
Courtney Bashnick
Published 2022// 2 citations
Technique
Guidance, Dynamics & ControlOpenAlex topic: Advanced Control Systems Optimization · Rendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingOpenAlex keyword: spacecraft docking · Motion Planning & NavigationOpenAlex keyword: trajectory planning
Autonomous rendezvous and docking, whereby two spacecraft come into close proximity and subsequently make mechanical contact, is used for on-orbit servicing missions.