An Assessment of the Technology of Automated Rendezvous and Capture in Space
An Assessment of the Technology of Automated Rendezvous and Capture in Space

Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-07-06

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781722179397

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This paper presents the results of a study to assess the technology of automated rendezvous and capture (AR&C) in space. The outline of the paper is as follows. First, the history of manual and automated rendezvous and capture and rendezvous and dock is presented. Next, the need for AR&C in space is established. Then, today's technology and ongoing technology efforts related to AR&C in space are reviewed. In light of these, AR&C systems are proposed that meet NASA's future needs, but can be developed in a reasonable amount of time with a reasonable amount of money. Technology plans for developing these systems are presented; cost and schedule are included. Polites, M. E. Marshall Space Flight Center...

Automated Rendezvous and Capture Demonstration Study
Automated Rendezvous and Capture Demonstration Study

Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-08-16

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781725178328

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This study was instituted to assist NASA and MSFC in the development of ground and flight options to demonstrate the capability of Automated Rendezvous and Capture (AR&C). Study goals placed emphasis on low cost approaches and the need to be responsive to newly developing programs and studies such as Space Station Freedom and the Cargo Transfer Vehicle. This study provides an assessment of vehicle options and AR&C requirements to assist in the meaningful development of an AR&C capability. This report documents study activities performed at Applied Research, Inc. (ARI) between 1 Apr. 1992 and May 1993. Unspecified Center NASA-CR-192587, NAS 1.26:192587 NAS8-39211...

Automated Rendezvous and Docking of Spacecraft
Automated Rendezvous and Docking of Spacecraft

Author: Wigbert Fehse

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2003-11-13

Total Pages: 517

ISBN-13: 1139440683

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The definitive reference for space engineers on rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B) related issues, this book answers key questions such as: How does the docking vehicle accurately approach the target spacecraft? What technology is needed aboard the spacecraft to perform automatic rendezvous and docking, and what systems are required by ground control to supervise this process? How can the proper functioning of all rendezvous-related equipment, systems and operations be verified before launch? The book provides an overview of the major issues governing approach and mating strategies, and system concepts for rendezvous and docking/berthing. These issues are described and explained such that aerospace engineers, students and even newcomers to the field can acquire a basic understanding of RVD/B. The author would like to extend his thanks to Dr Shufan Wu, GNC specialist and translator of the book's Chinese edition, for his help in the compilation of these important errata.

A Plan for Spacecraft Automated Rendezvous
A Plan for Spacecraft Automated Rendezvous

Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-07-02

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9781722141851

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An automated rendezvous approach has been developed that utilizes advances in technology to reduce real-time/near real-time flight operations support personnel to an acceptable level that is near the minimum without jeopardizing the success of the mission. The on-board flight targeting uses a rule-based system to select the pursuit vehicle phasing orbits and uses precise navigation updates from the pursuit/target spacecraft made possible by the global positioning system receivers/processors on both spacecraft to adjust the phasing orbits and achieve rendezvous. The ascent-to-orbit targeting for the pursuit vehicle has been successfully decoupled from the on-orbit orbit transfer phasing targeting. Typical launch window data have been developed for the heavy lift launch vehicle and cargo transfer vehicle for a Space Station Freedom rendezvous mission. Deaton, A. W. and Lomas, J. J. and Mullins, L. D. Marshall Space Flight Center...

The International Space Station
The International Space Station

Author: Robert C. Dempsey

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9780160943898

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Looks at the operations of the International Space Station from the perspective of the Houston flight control team, under the leadership of NASA's flight directors, who authored the book. The book provides insight into the vast amount of time and energy that these teams devote to the development, planning and integration of a mission before it is executed. The passion and attention to detail of the flight control team members, who are always ready to step up when things do not go well, is a hallmark of NASA human spaceflight operations. With tremendous support from the ISS program office and engineering community, the flight control team has made the International Space Station and the programs before it a success.