The lateral approach is presented for proximity operations associated with the retrieval of free flying payloads. An out of plane final approach emphasizing onboard software support is recommended for all except the latter segment of the final approach in which manual control is considered mandatory. An overall assessment of various candidate proximity operations techniques are made.


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    Title :

    Orbiter/Payload Proximity Operations: Lateral Approach Technique


    Contributors:
    J. A. Bell (author) / H. L. Jones (author) / S. F. Mcadoo (author)

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    45 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English