Aerospace Systems: Nonlinear Dynamics, Intelligent Optimization and Control

Dear Colleagues,

As the number of on-orbit satellites and space debris continues to increase, particularly with the deployment of large-scale satellite constellations, space is becoming increasingly congested. If this growth remains uncontrolled, it will pose serious threats to future space activities and the stability of aerospace systems. Effective space traffic management (STM) is essential not only for ensuring a safe and stable space environment but also for maintaining the integrity and functionality of aerospace systems. STM encompasses several critical areas, including space situational awareness, the coordinated operation of spacecraft and other objects, the deployment and management of large satellite constellations, collision avoidance, and debris evolution and removal. Additionally, it involves the detection, classification, response, and maneuvering of non-cooperative targets.

This special issue is dedicated to advancing the field of STM through innovative approaches in design, modeling, and optimization, with a particular focus on nonlinear dynamics, intelligent optimization, and control. It aims to bridge traditional methods with cutting-edge artificial intelligence techniques, providing a platform for novel studies and technologies that can be applied to enhance STM. Contributions that explore new perspectives and methodologies, with an integration of these advanced tools to address the complex challenges of STM in the evolving aerospace landscape, are welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Ming Xu
Guest Editor

Dr. Xue Bai
Guest Editor Assistant

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