Proximity operations for space stations and platforms
Abstract
The present study is concerned with concepts, techniques, and system requirements which would permit 'automated' proximity operations utilizing an unmanned vehicle such as the proposed Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV). Attention is given to proximity operations mission phases, tethered operations, operational control zones, operation control zone objectives, operational control zone definition, aspects of monitoring and tracking, the departure zone, the rendezvous zone, and coorbiting satellite zones.
- Publication:
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Lausanne International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984laus.iafcQ....L
- Keywords:
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- Mission Planning;
- Space Platforms;
- Space Stations;
- Orbital Maneuvering Vehicles;
- Orbital Rendezvous;
- Tethered Satellites;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles