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Spacecraft proximity operations using ultra-wideband communication devices

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Abstract

Ultra-Wideband radio communication is a relatively new technology that can provide precision positioning measurements between two or more transceivers. Use of Ultra-Wideband sensors to provide relative position and attitude estimates for spacecraft proximity operations is proposed. Estimation of relative position and attitude from range measurements as well as phase interferometry measurements is presented. It is shown that a static estimator using nonlinear least-squares can provide sufficient attitude estimation accuracy for the case of docking a Visiting Vehicle to the International Space Station.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA Scitech 2021 Forum
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
Pages1-13
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9781624106095
StatePublished - 2021
EventAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: Jan 11 2021Jan 15 2021

Publication series

NameAIAA Scitech 2021 Forum

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period01/11/2101/15/21

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