Abstract
A wide variety of Space-missions could benefit from advanced
onboard image-analysis. With missions to other planets or
asteroids as good examples (genotypes). With reference to the
Oersted Advanced Stellar Compass, this paper describes possible
onboard imageanalysis tasks. As the instrument tracks ALL stars in
the field of view, a variety of applications not normally
associated with conventional star trackers are enabled. The
diversity of the advanced applications are vast, as depicted by
the topics adressed, namely: 1) Detection and Tracking of distant
non-stellar objects (e.g. meteors). 2) Delta-V correction, for
encounter phases. 3) Tracking of selected Objects (e.g. guidance
for other instruments). 4) Mass Estimation via pellet ejection. 5)
Complex Object surface tracking (e.g. space docking, planetary
terrain tracking). All the above topics, has been realized in the
past. Either by open loop, or by man-in-loop systems. By
implementing these methods or function in the onboard autonomy, a
superior system performance could be acheived by means of the
minimal loop delay. But also reduced operations cost should be
expected. Examples of actual performance data are given.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Small Satellites for Earth Observation |
Place of Publication | Berlin - New York |
Publisher | W de Gruyter |
Publication date | 1996 |
Pages | 156-159 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Event | Small Satellites for Earth Observation - Berlin Duration: 1 Jan 1996 → … |
Conference
Conference | Small Satellites for Earth Observation |
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City | Berlin |
Period | 01/01/1996 → … |