Essays about: "Astrodynamics"
Found 4 essays containing the word Astrodynamics.
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1. Optical Navigation for Autonomous Approach of Unexplored Small Bodies
University essay from KTH/RymdteknikAbstract : This thesis presents an autonomous vision-based navigation strategy applicable to the approach phase of a small body mission, developed within the Robotics Section at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Today, the operations performed to approach small planetary bodies are largely dependent on ground support and human decision-making, which demand operational complexity and restrict the spectrum of achievable activities throughout the mission. READ MORE
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2. A Heuristic Search Algorithm for Asteroid Tour Missions
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/RymdteknikAbstract : Since the discovery of Ceres, asteroids have been of immense scientific interest and intrigue. They hold answers to many of the fundamental questionsabout the formation and evolution of the Solar System. Therefore, a missionsurveying the asteroid belt with close encounter of carefully chosen asteroidswould be of immense scientific benefit. READ MORE
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3. Hybrid Differential Dynamic Programming Algorithm for Low-Thrust Trajectory Design Using Exact High-Order Transition Maps
University essay from KTH/RymdteknikAbstract : Optimal orbital trajectories are obtained through the solution of highly nonlinear large scale problems. In the case of low-thrust propulsion applications, the spacecraft benefits from high specific impulses and, hence, greater payload mass. READ MORE
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4. An Orbit Control System for UWE-4 Using the High Fidelity Simulation Tool Orekit
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknikAbstract : Cubesats are picosatellites that have a mass of less than 1.3kg and have a shape of acube. As a result of their low cost of development and launch, cubesats are gainingpopularity in industry and academia. These satellites are also a cost-efective way forspace technology demonstrations. READ MORE
