Dynamics analysis and GNC design of flexible systems for space debris active removal

Dynamics analysis and GNC design of flexible systems for space debris active removal

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Article ID: iaor201530586
Volume: 110
Start Page Number: 247
End Page Number: 265
Publication Date: May 2015
Journal: Acta Astronautica
Authors: , ,
Keywords: control
Abstract:

Active debris removal is one of current hot spots in space research, necessary for space exploitation durability. Different techniques have been proposed for this challenging task, among them the use of throw-nets and tow-tethers seems promising: that opens new challenges for Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) design, especially whenever flexible connections are involved. Via numerical simulations using a multi-body dynamics simulation tool developed at Politecnico di Milano - Department of Aerospace Science and Technology, this paper shows that tethered-net systems are a promising technology to capture and remove space debris and discusses the main difficulties that are likely to take place during capture and disposal phases, particularly from a GNC point of view.

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