Automated rendezvous and docking of spacecraft
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Automated rendezvous and docking of spacecraft
(Cambridge aerospace series, 16)
Cambridge University Press, 2003
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The definitive reference for space engineers on rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B) related issues, this book answers key questions such as: How does the docking vehicle accurately approach the target spacecraft? What technology is needed aboard the spacecraft to perform automatic rendezvous and docking, and what systems are required by ground control to supervise this process? How can the proper functioning of all rendezvous-related equipment, systems and operations be verified before launch? The book provides an overview of the major issues governing approach and mating strategies, and system concepts for rendezvous and docking/berthing. These issues are described and explained such that aerospace engineers, students and even newcomers to the field can acquire a basic understanding of RVD/B. The author would like to extend his thanks to Dr Shufan Wu, GNC specialist and translator of the book's Chinese edition, for his help in the compilation of these important errata.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The phases of a rendezvous mission
- 3. Orbit dynamics and trajectory elements
- 4. Approach safety and collision avoidance
- 5. The drivers for the approach strategy
- 6. The onboard rendezvous control strategy
- 7. Sensors for rendezvous navigation
- 8. Mating systems
- 9. Space- and ground-system setup
- 10. Verification and validation
- Appendix A. Motion dynamics
- Appendix B. Rendezvous strategies of existing vehicles
- Appendix C. Rendezvous vehicles of the ISS scenario
- Appendix D. Nomenclature.
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