A review of gas-surface interaction models for orbital aerodynamics applications
Abstract Renewed interest in Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO)-ie altitudes below 450 km-has
led to an increased demand for accurate environment characterisation and aerodynamic …
led to an increased demand for accurate environment characterisation and aerodynamic …
Study of satellite formation flying control using differential lift and drag
D Ivanov, M Kushniruk, M Ovchinnikov - Acta Astronautica, 2018 - Elsevier
An algorithm of satellite formation flying control in the Low-Earth Orbit using the
aerodynamic force is considered. A simple model of the aerodynamic force that takes into …
aerodynamic force is considered. A simple model of the aerodynamic force that takes into …
On the exploitation of differential aerodynamic lift and drag as a means to control satellite formation flight
For a satellite formation to maintain its intended design despite present perturbations
(formation keeping), to change the formation design (reconfiguration) or to perform a …
(formation keeping), to change the formation design (reconfiguration) or to perform a …
Design considerations for an optical link supporting intersatellite quantum key distribution
D Naughton, R Bedington, S Barraclough… - Optical …, 2019 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a method for establishing secure cryptographic keys
between two parties who share an optical,“quantum” channel and an authenticated classical …
between two parties who share an optical,“quantum” channel and an authenticated classical …
Propulsionless planar phasing of multiple satellites using deep reinforcement learning
This work creates a framework for solving highly non-linear satellite formation control
problems by using model-free policy optimisation deep reinforcement learning (DRL) …
problems by using model-free policy optimisation deep reinforcement learning (DRL) …
A planning tool for optimal three-dimensional formation flight maneuvers of satellites in VLEO using aerodynamic lift and drag via yaw angle deviations
Differential drag is a promising option to control the relative motion of distributed satellites in
the Very Low Earth Orbit regime which are not equipped with dedicated thrusting devices. A …
the Very Low Earth Orbit regime which are not equipped with dedicated thrusting devices. A …
[PDF][PDF] Writing with Sunlight: Cubesat formation control using aerodynamic forces
D Ivanov, S Biktimirov, K Chernov, A Kharlan… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - keldysh.ru
The paper is devoted to the study of decentralized control with the use of differential lift and
drag for constructing satellite formation flying in the shape of a required configuration. Each …
drag for constructing satellite formation flying in the shape of a required configuration. Each …
Ionospheric drag for satellite formation control
Constellations of miniaturized satellites that provide novel and cost-effective capabilities are
a growing trend for space systems. Economically viable miniature satellite constellations …
a growing trend for space systems. Economically viable miniature satellite constellations …
Influence of energy accommodation on a robust spacecraft rendezvous maneuver using differential aerodynamic forces
Differential aerodynamic forces are a promising propellant-less option to control satellite
formation flight. To this day, satellite lift is the most frequently neglected and, as a …
formation flight. To this day, satellite lift is the most frequently neglected and, as a …
Ionospheric drag for accelerated deorbit from upper low earth orbit
Orbit debris mitigation restrictions placed on the growing number of miniaturised spacecraft
often constrain their operational altitudes to less than approximately 600km where drag …
often constrain their operational altitudes to less than approximately 600km where drag …