A method for controlling a first device that includes a photovoltaic array such as a satellite in Earth orbit includes receiving a laser beam that is scanned over a plurality of photovoltaic cells in the photovoltaic array. A trajectory of the laser beam along the photovoltaic array is identified based on receipt of the laser beam by the plurality of photovoltaic cells. The trajectory is compared to a plurality of pre-defined gesture strokes to identify a first gesture stroke most closely matching the trajectory. A pre-defined action associated with the first gesture stroke is performed.
Laser beam for external position control and traffic management of on-orbit satellites
2022-06-21
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Laser Beam for External Position Control and Traffic Management of On-Orbit Satellites
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2018
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