Hardware-in-the-loop testing of continuous control algorithms for a precision formation flying demonstration mission

Bo J. Naasz, Richard D. Burns, David Gaylor, John Higinbotham

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Abstract

A sample mission sequence is defined for a low earth orbit demonstration of Precision Formation Flying (PFF). Various guidance navigation and control strategies are discussed for use in the PFF experiment phases. A sample PFF experiment is implemented and tested in a realistic Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation using the Formation Flying Test Bed (FFTB) at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)53-58
Number of pages6
JournalEuropean Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
Issue number548
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
Event18th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics - Munich, Germany
Duration: Oct 11 2004Oct 15 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Space and Planetary Science

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