Title :
Analysis of formation flying control of a pair of nano-satellites
Author :
Veres, S.M. ; Gabriel, S.B. ; Rogers, E. ; Mayne, D.Q.
Author_Institution :
Sch. Eng. Sci., Univ. of Southampton, Highfield, UK
Abstract :
Gives an analysis and provides implementable solutions for constrained control problems of stabilization and maneuver control of two nano-satellites. The methodology provides solutions under various constraints of propulsion and differential drag control: magnitude constraints, disturbances and measurement errors are taken into account. The methods are illustrated in simulation of a realistic nano-satellite pair
Keywords :
controllability; linear systems; matrix algebra; nonlinear control systems; position control; set theory; space vehicles; state feedback; constrained control problems; differential drag; disturbances; formation flying control; magnitude constraints; maneuver control; measurement errors; nano-satellites; propulsion; stabilization; Computer science; Educational institutions; Extraterrestrial measurements; Master-slave; Motion control; Position measurement; Propulsion; Satellites; Space stations; Space vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Decision and Control, 2001. Proceedings of the 40th IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7061-9
DOI :
10.1109/.2001.981031
