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Mobile Robotic System for Ground Testing of Multi- Spacecraft Proximity Operations
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Doebbler, James Davis, Jeremy J. Valasek, John Junkins, John L. |
| Copyright Year | 2008 |
| Abstract | Ground testing of multi-spacecraft proximity operations with hardware in-the-loop is currently an expensive and challenging process. We present our approach to this problem, applicable to proximity operations of small spacecraft. We are developing a novel autonomous mobile robotic system to emulate full 6 degree of freedom relative motion at high fidelity. An omni-directional robotic base provides unlimited 3-DOF planar motion with moderate precision, while a micron-class hexapod on top provides high precision, limited 6-DOF motion. This multi-vehicle robotic system is designed to accommodate multiple untethered vehicles simultaneously, allowing for the real-time emulation of relative motion for a large variety of multi-spacecraft proximity operations. Compared with other facilities with similar goals, this approach will allow greater freedom of motion at a target operating cost much lower than existing facilities. We believe these capabilities will be invaluable to the growing number of small and micro satellite programs. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.2514/6.2008-6548 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://vscl.tamu.edu/valasek/papers/AIAA-2008-6548ppt.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://dnc.tamu.edu/drjunkins/yearwise/2007/Conference/AAS%2007-317%20Mobile%20Robotic-hiltonhead.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://vscl.tamu.edu/valasek/papers/AIAA-2008-6548.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://vscl.tamu.edu/papers/AIAA-2008-6548.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://vscl.tamu.edu/papers/AIAA-2008-6548ppt.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2008-6548 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
