Design of guidance and Control Algorithms for Autonomous Rendezvous and Proximity Operations

Status: Current project, August 2006 -- September 2008
Type: Guidance and Control Algorithms

This task is sponsored by General Dynamics for the purpose of developing automated estimation and control laws for vehicle proximity operations.

Personnel Jack Goetz Glenn Lightsey Jessica Williams

Related Publications

Conference Papers
Williams, J. and Lightsey, E.G., "Optimal Impulsive Maneuvering Within a Confined Hover Region," AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit, August 2008.  See full text.

Conference Presentations
Williams, J., Lightsey, E. G., "Optimal Impulsive Maneuvering Within a Confined Hover Region," presented at AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Aug. 19 2008. See full text.

Course Presentations
Williams, J., "Estimation and Stationkeeping in the Relative Frame," Nov. 20, 2007. 
See full text.