Precision formation flying (PFF) missions involve the tracking and maintenance of spacecraft in a desired geometric configuration. Autonomous control of the distributed spacecraft requires inter-spacecraft communications with guaranteed performance. We present a network architecture that supports PFF control across the various phases of mission operations, ranging from initial random deployment to precision formation. The architecture incorporates the IEEE 802.11 MAC protocol and utilizes both its distributed control function (DCF) and point coordination function (PCF) modes as appropriate to the PFF operational phase. A proactive routing protocol provides timely topology status. A new application layer protocol is incorporated which provides a simple interface between the PFF control application and the underlying communications network.


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    Titel :

    A network architecture for precision formation flying using the IEEE 802.11 MAC protocol


    Beteiligte:
    Clare, L.P. (Autor:in) / Gao, J.L. (Autor:in) / Jennings, E.H. (Autor:in) / Okino, C. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2005


    Format / Umfang :

    13 Seiten, 27 Quellen



    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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