A sensor designed to aid in the docking of spacecraft is under development for NASA. This sensor uses three lasers to track the prospective target and to determine the required parameters necessary to calculate the ideal approach maneuver. The system combines the inputs from several sensors, including polarization, continuous tone DME, and a CID to achieve the desired results.
Target acquisition and track in the laser docking sensor
Sensor Fusion ; 1988 ; Orlando, FL, United States
1988-01-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
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