Speaker
Trevor Bennett
(University of Colorado Boulder)
Description
Touchless methods of actuating and detumbling large Earth-orbiting objects is of increasing importance for active debris mitigation strategies. Previously developed are electrostatic detumble dynamics and simulations for deep-space and lead-follower formations. This study investigates the influence of the instantaneous position and relative formation on electrostatic detumble performance. Developed are the mathematical sensitivities to relative position to enable optimal relative guidance studies. The newly developed Linearized Relative Orbit Elements (LROE) formation flying controller is exhibited and applied for formation maintenance. The benefits of formation flying in electrostatic detumble scenarios and the advantages of the LROE controller for electrostatic actuation applications are demonstrated through numerical simulation.
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Primary author
Trevor Bennett
(University of Colorado Boulder)
Co-author
Dr
Hanspeter Schaub
(University of Colorado Boulder)
