Target acquisition and track in the laser docking sensorA sensor designed to aid in the docking of spacecraft is under development for NASA. This sensor uses three lasers to track the prospective target and to determine the required parameters necessary to calculate the ideal approach maneuver. The system combines the inputs from several sensors, including polarization, continuous tone DME, and a CID to achieve the desired results.
Document ID
19890039597
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Clowes, Ted J. (Cubic Corp. Defense Systems Div., San Diego,CA, United States)
Schuma, Richard F. (Cubic Corp. Electro-Optical Div., Teterboro, NJ, United States)