Bandit: Technologies for Proximity Operations of Teams of Sub-10Kg Spacecraft

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Abstract:

This work was pursued as a supplement to an existing University Nanosat-4 activity the AkoyaBandit mission at Washington University. The objective of this work was to develop control theory for operating the 3-kg free-flying Bandit spacecraft, as expressed by two goals improve the fidelity and performance of our 3DOF hardware testbed and 6DOF simulator develop, test and evaluate two methods for autonomous multi-vehicle control behavior-based and waypointautopilot Control theory was developed for teams of fixed-thrust constrained-actuator space vehicles, culminating in one doctoral dissertation with two more in progress. The 6DOF simulator was greatly enhanced in both fidelity and operational effectiveness. The new 3DOF hardware testbed did not work as intended, for reasons that will be explained.

Author(s):
Swartwout, Michael A.
Author Organization(s):
WASHINGTON UNIV ST LOUIS MO DEPT OF SYSTEMS MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Apr 2006-31 Mar 2007
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA473589
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-SR-AR-TR-07-0468
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA9550-05-1-0359
Monitor Series:
TR-07-0468, AFOSR/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*CONTROL THEORY, SIMULATORS, TEST BEDS, DRONES, CELESTIAL NAVIGATION, AUTOMATIC PILOTS, SPACECRAFT, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Operations Research, Cybernetics
Keyword(s):
*NANOSATELLITES, AUTONOMOUS OPERATIONS
Report Date:
2007 Oct 16
Creation Date:
2007 Nov 14