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Atmaca, D. (author), Pontani, Mauro (author)This research proposes a near-optimal feedback guidance based on nonlinear control for low-thrust Earth orbit transfers. For the numerical simulations, two flight conditions are defined: (i) nominal conditions and (ii) nonnominal conditions that account for the orbit injection errors and the stochastic failures of the propulsion system....conference paper 2023
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Bieber, M.T. (author), Verhagen, W.J.C. (author), Cosson, Fabrice (author), Santos, Bruno F. (author)Spacecraft systems collect health-related data continuously, which can give an indication of the systems’ health status. While they rarely occur, the repercussions of such system anomalies, faults, or failures can be severe, safety-critical and costly. Therefore, the data are used to anticipate any kind of anomalous behaviour. Typically this is...journal article 2023
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Shao, X. (author), Yao, Weiran (author), Li, Xiaolei (author), Sun, Guanghui (author), Wu, Ligang (author)This letter investigates the direct trajectory optimization of the free-floating space manipulator (FFSM). The main purpose is to plan the joint space trajectories to reduce the spacecraft motion due to the joint rotation during the FFSM performing tasks. To improve the calculation efficiency, the adaptive Radau pseudospectral method (A-RPM)...journal article 2022
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Heiligers, M.J. (author), Guo, J. (author), Vermeulen, J.G.P. (author)Through numerous survey efforts over the past decades, humanity has achieved substantial knowledge of the near-Earth asteroid (NEA) population. Nevertheless, survey completeness at small asteroid sizes is still limited, and unannounced impacts, such as the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor, are common enough to warrant further identification efforts....conference paper 2022
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Bezsilla, János (author), Takarics, Bela (author), Vanek, Bálint (author), Guo, J. (author)This article focuses on the validation of a classical PID controller scheme for flexible spacecraft with regards to the effect of parameter uncertainty on system stability and pointing precision. A high-fidelity simulation environment with external disturbances was built in Simulink using a control-oriented model of an Earth-observing...journal article 2022
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Molera Calvés, G. (author), Pogrebenko, S. V. (author), Wagner, J. F. (author), Cimò, G. (author), Gurvits, L. (author), Bocanegra-Bahamón, T. M. (author), Duev, D. A. (author), Nunes, N. V. (author)We present a software package for single-dish data processing of spacecraft signals observed with VLBI-equipped radio telescopes. The Spacecraft Doppler tracking (SDtracker) software allows one to obtain topocentric frequency detections with a sub-Hz precision and reconstructed and residual phases of the carrier signal of any spacecraft or...journal article 2021
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Ardaens, J.H. (author)Rendezvous in orbit has recently regained considerable attention, as it is required to enable on-orbit servicing or active debris removal activities. The pressing need for the realization of suchmissions falls within the more general societal attempt to make human activities more sustainable, avoiding wasting valuable resources and ensuring that...doctoral thesis 2020
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Chaves Jimenez, A. (author)Spacecraft orbit and attitude dynamics have been classically seen as two separated<br/>subjects, since the effect of attitude in orbit dynamics was deemed too small to be<br/>considered, or simply, modeled as noise in the estimation process for most satellites.<br/>In the eighties, a study by [1] showed that for a very large spacecraft,...doctoral thesis 2020
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Lopez-Encarnacion, E. (author), Fonod, R. (author), Bergner, P. (author)Fast and large-angle attitude slew maneuvers often imply simultaneous use of multiple actuators such as thrusters and reaction wheels (RWs). A fault in any of these actuators might lead to partial or full damage of sensitive spacecraft instruments. In this paper, a model-based Fault Detection and Isolation (FDI) strategy is proposed, which aims...conference paper 2019
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Bocanegra Bahamon, T.M. (author)The thesis that you are about to read deals with the implementation of a technique to study atmospheres of planets or moons in the Solar System. We use radio telescopes on Earth to track spacecraft that are orbiting planets, and use the signal the spacecraft emits, as it crosses the planet’s atmosphere, to investigate its physical...doctoral thesis 2019
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Grundmann, Jan Thimo (author), Bauer, Waldemar (author), Boden, Ralf (author), Ceriotti, Matteo (author), Chand, Suditi (author), Heiligers, M.J. (author), Vergaaij, Merel (author), Viavattene, Giulia (author), Wolff, Friederike (author)The exploration of small solar system bodies started with fast fly-bys of opportunity on the sidelines of missions to the planets. The tiny new worlds seen turned out to be so intriguing and different from all else (and each other) that dedicated sample-return and in-situ analysis missions were developed and launched. Through these, highly...journal article 2019
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de Athayde Costa e Silva, M. (author)In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of small multi-mission platforms such as CubeSats, in an attempt to reduce costs of space missions. CubeSats have been used for different purposes including Earth observation, research and technology demonstration.<br/>However, a key technology that is still under development is the...doctoral thesis 2018
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de Athayde Costa e Silva, M. (author), Silvestrini, Stefano (author), Cordeiro Guerrieri, D. (author), Cervone, A. (author), Gill, E.K.A. (author)This brief presents a comprehensive approach for the modeling of micropropulsion systems based on the vaporization of a liquid. The model combines the analytical and empirical relations derived from extensive experimental analysis and fundamental physical laws. This allows modeling of key parameters, such as mass flow rate, for the entire...journal article 2018
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Vermeulen, A.C.J. (author), Sirenko, Mikhail (author), Kiem, Jason (author), Theys, Andreas (author), Brazier, F.M. (author), Papic González, Alvaro (author)The hostile and unpredictable environment of deep space requires a new conceptual approach for interstellar flight, one that differs radically from any current design in aerospace. A design solution is proposed in which the starship is attached to a C-type asteroid and whose architecture evolves over time. The starship gradually mines...conference paper 2018
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Chu, J. (author)Fractionated spacecraft deploy satellites' functionalities, such as computation, communication, data storage, payload operations and even power generation, onboard several modules that share those functionalities through a wireless network. With the advent of such an innovative space architecture, non-traditional attributes such as flexibility,...doctoral thesis 2015
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Wakker, K.F. (author)This book deals with the motion of the center of mass of a spacecraft; this discipline is generally called astrodynamics. The book focuses on an analytical treatment of the motion of spacecraft and provides insight into the fundamentals of spacecraft orbit dynamics. A large number of topics are treated in a uniform and consistent way. The text...book 2015
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Maessen, D.C. (author)The thesis deals with the relative navigation between two small formation flying spacecraft. The inter-satellite distance is measured using locally generated radiofrequency ranging signals. Design considerations for the spacecraft and the relative navigation system are discussed as well as the estimation of the relative state. The influence of...doctoral thesis 2014
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Kuiper, J.M. (author)Mass-spring and liquid dampers enable structural vibration control to attenuate single, coupled lateral and torsional vibrations in diverse structures. Out of these, the passively tuned liquid damper (TLD) class is wanted due to its broad applicability, extreme reliability, robustness, long life time and ease of manufacturability. In this PhD...doctoral thesis 2012
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Yao, W. (author), Chen, X. (author), Zhao, Y. (author), Van Tooren, M.J.L. (author)To comprehensively assess fractionated spacecraft, an assessment tool is developed based on lifecycle simulation under uncertainty driven by modular evolutionary stochastic models. First, fractionated spacecraft nomenclature and architecture are clarified, and assessment criteria are analyzed. The mean and standard deviation of risk adjusted...journal article 2012
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D'Amico, S. (author)Formation flying is commonly identified as the collective usage of two or more cooperative spacecraft to exercise the function of a single monolithic virtual instrument. The distribution of tasks and payloads among fleets of coordinated smaller satellites offers the possibility to overcome the classical limitations of traditional single...doctoral thesis 2010