An overall verification concept for a space RVD system and its elements was derived. The concept takes into account the verification objectives at all levels (system, subsystem, equipment), the possible ground tests and available test facilities, and the potential of on-orbit tests up to a complete demonstration mission with two spacecraft. The results reveal that verification activities can be done mostly on ground. For validation and demonstration purposes in orbit tests are recommended. An RVD demonstration mission is presented as well as the impact on the spacecraft due to RVD operations, considering two EURECA vehicles.
Rendezvous and Docking (RVD) Verification and Demonstration In-Orbit
1987
14 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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