Essays about: "Docking Maneuvers"

Found 2 essays containing the words Docking Maneuvers.

1. 1. Ensuring safe docking maneuvers on floating platform using Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC)

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

   Author : Federico Gatti; [2024]
   Keywords : Robotics; Space Engineering; Docking Maneuvers; Floating Platforms; Nonlinear MPC; MPC; Barrier function; PWM;

   Abstract : Docking maneuvers are a relevant part of the modern space mission, requiring precision and safety to ensure the success of the overall mission. This thesis proposes using a non-linear Model Predictive Control (MPC) as a controller with various constraints to ensure safe docking maneuvers for a satellite. READ MORE

3. 2. Development of Star Tracker Attitude and Position Determination System for Spacecraft Maneuvering and Docking Facility

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

   Author : Serkan Dikmen; [2016]
   Keywords : star sensor; optical sensor; image processing; vision system; OpenCV; star tracker algorithms; voting methods; star catalog; attitude and position determination; star image; ground station; TCP communication; spacecraft maneuvering and docking facility;

   Abstract : Attitude and position determination systems in satellites are absolutely necessary to keep the desired trajectory. A very accurate, reliable and most used sensor for attitude determination is the star tracker, which orient itself in space by observing and comparing star constellations with known star patterns. READ MORE