Three-dimensional analysis of basic formation initialization algorithms in deep space

M. Bikdash, F. Hadaegh, D. Scharf, S. Ploen

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Abstract

In this paper, we consider the problem of establishing Front-to-Front Sensor Lock (FFSL) between two spacecraft when the relative trajectory is not constrained to a plane that is normal to the sunline. We then provide a detailed three-dimensional analysis of the basic formation initialization algorithm, and introduce projection operations in which establishing FFSL in 3D is effectively reduced to analysis in a plane. Finally, we provide easily testable conditions whether in-plane searching will be sufficient to guarantee FFSL and discuss a situation where in-plane search fails.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2004 American Control Conference (AAC)
Pages3447-3453
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 2004 American Control Conference (AAC) - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: Jun 30 2004Jul 2 2004

Publication series

NameProceedings of the American Control Conference
Volume4
ISSN (Print)0743-1619

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 2004 American Control Conference (AAC)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period06/30/0407/2/04

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