The analysis presented in this paper defines the reference coordinate frames, equations of motion, and control parameters necessary to model the relative motion and attitude of spacecraft in close proximity with another space system during the Automatic Rendezvous and Capture phase of an on-orbit operation. The relative docking port target position vector and the attitude control matrix are defined based upon an arbitrary spacecraft design. These translation and rotation control parameters could be used to drive the error signal input to the vehicle flight control system. Measurements for these control parameters would become the bases for an autopilot or feedback control system (FCS) design for a specific spacecraft.


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    Title :

    Reference Equations of Motion for Automatic Rendezvous and Capture


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    41 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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