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Author Wang, Danwei, author

Title Satellite formation flying : relative dynamics, formation design, fuel optimal maneuvers and formation maintenance / Danwei Wang, Baolin Wu, Eng Kee Poh
Published Singapore : Springer, 2016

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations
Series Intelligent systems, control and automation: Science and engineering ; volume 87
International series on intelligent systems, control and automation--science and engineering ; v. 87.
Contents 1 Introduction; 1.1 Background; 1.1.1 Motivations; 1.1.2 Applications; 1.1.3 Challenges; 1.2 Objectives of This Book; 1.3 Preview of Chapters; References; 2 Dynamic Models of Satellite Relative Motion Around an Oblate Earth; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Nonlinear Dynamic Model of Relative Motion; 2.2.1 J2 Reference Satellite Dynamics in LVLH Frame; 2.2.1.1 Properties of LVLH Frame; 2.2.1.2 J2 Dynamics of a Satellite in LVLH Frame; 2.2.2 Derivation of Exact J2 Nonlinear Relative Dynamics; 2.2.2.1 Lagrangian Formulation of Relative Motion; 2.2.2.2 Kinetic Energy; 2.2.2.3 Potential Energy
2.2.2.4 Exact Nonlinear J2 Relative Dynamics2.3 Linearized Dynamic Models of Relative Motion; 2.4 Validation of Proposed Dynamic Models by Simulation; 2.5 Comparison Study of Relative Dynamic Models; 2.5.1 Comparison Method with Model Error Index; 2.5.2 Selected Dynamic Models for Comparison Study; 2.5.2.1 Clohessy-Wiltshire Model; 2.5.2.2 Tschauner-Hempel Model; 2.5.2.3 Unperturbed Nonlinear Model; 2.5.2.4 Schweighart-Sedwick Model; 2.5.2.5 Xu-Wang Model; 2.5.3 Case Studies; 2.5.3.1 Simulation Scenario; 2.5.3.2 Case 1: Error Index Versus Formation Size
2.5.3.3 Case 2: Error Index Versus Eccentricity2.5.3.4 Case 3: Error Index Versus Inclination; 2.5.3.5 Case 4: Error Index Versus Semimajor Axis; 2.6 Summary; References; 3 Passive and Periodic Satellite Formation Design Around an Oblate Earth; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Passive and Periodic Relative Motion Under J2 Perturbation; 3.3 Periodic and Quasi-periodic Relative Orbits at Critical Inclination; 3.3.1 Periodic Relative Orbit; 3.3.2 Quasi-periodic Relative Orbit; 3.3.3 Quasi-periodic Relative Orbit Conditions in Terms of Actual Orbit Variables; 3.3.4 Numerical Simulations
3.4 In-Plane Satellite Formation in Eccentric Orbits3.4.1 Identical Anomaly In-Plane Formation; 3.4.2 Differential Anomaly In-Plane Formation; 3.4.3 Almost Constant Separation Formation; 3.5 Conclusions; References; 4 Nonlinear Optimization of Low-Thrust Trajectory for Satellite Formation; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Nonlinear Relative Motion Dynamics; 4.3 Problem Formulation of Trajectory Optimization for Satellite Formation; 4.3.1 Initial Condition Constraints; 4.3.2 Final Condition Constraints; 4.3.3 Path Constraints; 4.3.4 Linking Constraints; 4.4 Introduction of Legendre Pseudospectral Method
4.5 Computational Considerations of Nonlinear Programming Problem4.6 Scaling of Nonlinear Programming Problem; 4.6.1 Initial Guess; 4.6.2 Implementation; 4.7 Illustrative Examples; 4.7.1 Example 1: Scenario of Two Satellites, One Burn Phase; 4.7.2 Example 2: Scenario of Two Satellites, Two Phases: Coast-Burn; 4.7.3 Example 3: Scenario of Two Satellites, Three Phases: Burn-Coast-Burn; 4.7.4 Example 4: Scenario of Two Satellites, Four Phases: Coast-Burn-Coast-Burn; 4.7.5 Example 5: Scenario of Formation Reconfiguration Involving Four Satellites
Summary This book systematically describes the concepts and principles for multi-satellite relative motion, passive and near passive formation designs, trajectory planning and control for fuel optimal formation maneuvers, and formation flying maintenance control design. As such, it provides a sound foundation for researchers and engineers in this field to develop further theories and pursue their implementations. Though satellite formation flying is widely considered to be a major advance in space technology, there are few systematic treatments of the topic in the literature. Addressing that gap, the book offers a valuable resource for academics, researchers, postgraduate students and practitioners in the field of satellite science and engineering
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Print version record
Subject Formation flying.
Automated vehicles
Artificial satellites -- Tracking.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
Artificial satellites -- Tracking
Automated vehicles
Formation flying
Form Electronic book
Author Poh, Eng Kee, author
Wu, Baolin, author
ISBN 9789811023835
9811023832