An automated docking system must have a reliable method for determining range and orientation of the passive (target) vehicle with respect to the active vehicle. This method must also provide accurate information on the rates of change of range to and orientation of the passive vehicle. The method must be accurate within required tolerances and capable of operating in real time. The method being developed at Marshall Space Flight Center employs a single TV camera, a laser illumination system and a target consisting, in its minimal configuration, of three retro-reflectors.


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    Title :

    Triangulation Methods for Automated Docking


    Contributors:
    J. W. Bales (author)

    Publication date :

    1996


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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