Solar electric propulsion for terminal flight to rendezvous with comets and asteroidsA guidance algorithm that provides precise rendezvous in the deterministic case while requiring only relative state information is developed. A navigation scheme employing only onboard relative measurements is built around a Kalman filter set in measurement coordinates. The overall guidance and navigation procedure is evaluated in the face of measurement errors by a detailed numerical simulation. Results indicate that onboard guidance and navigation for the terminal phase of rendezvous is possible with reasonable limits on measurement errors.
Document ID
19740029481
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bennett, A. (Auburn University Auburn, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1973
Subject Category
Navigation
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 73-1062
Meeting Information
Meeting: Electric Propulsion Conference
Location: Lake Tahoe, NV
Start Date: October 31, 1973
End Date: November 2, 1973
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics