Mathematical Methods in Spacecraft Relative Motion
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 1753
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Interests: astrodynamics; spacecraft relative motion; satellite formation flying; asteroid exploration; trajectory design and optimization
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Interests: aerospace; spacecraft formation flight dynamics and control; relative motion dynamics and control of spacecraft; mathematical methods of aerospace dynamics
Interests: satellite formation/cluster dynamics and control; satellite constellation design and control; drag-free satellite mechanics and control
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Interests: robotics and control; intelligent planning and applications
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Interests: spacecraft dynamics and control; asteroid exploration; multi-agent systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The problem of spacecraft relative motion dates back to the early 1960s, when Clohessy and Wiltshire published their celebrated work on satellite rendezvous. Since then, spacecraft relative dynamics, control, and navigation have played an increasingly important role in distributed space systems. A number of issues have arisen accordingly, along with interdisciplinary studies and emerging mission applications.
To this end, this Special Issue is committed to providing a collection of papers pertaining to the latest progress in spacecraft relative motion fields and, in particular, the associated mathematical methods. Review papers that provide a comprehensive view of a relevant subject are also welcome.
Dr. Wei Wang
Dr. Zhaohui Dang
Dr. Jihe Wang
Dr. Chengxi Zhang
Dr. Ran Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- spacecraft formation flying, cluster flight and swarm
- rendezvous and docking
- constellations
- cooperative identification, estimation and operation
- relative navigation
- applications in distributed space systems
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