Abstract
The distributed control of spacecraft flying in
formation has been shown to have advantages over conventional single spacecraft systems. These include scalability, flexibility and robustness to failures. This paper considers the real problem of actuator saturation and shows how bound control laws can be developed that allow pattern formation and reconfigurability in a formation of spacecraft using bifurcating potential fields. In addition the stability of the system is ensured mathematically through dynamical systems theory.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 9 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2008 |
Event | 59th International Astronautical Congress - Glasgow, Scotland Duration: 29 Sept 2008 → 3 Oct 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 59th International Astronautical Congress |
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City | Glasgow, Scotland |
Period | 29/09/08 → 3/10/08 |
Keywords
- spacecraft
- space travel
- bifurcation
- actuator saturation
- dynamical systems theory