Attitude and Orientation Control System (AOCS) Tasks on Rendezvous and Docking (RVD) (Docking-Undocking Phases). Docking-Undocking Phase Analysis

摘要

The docking and undocking phases that comprise all operations leading from the first physical contact to the integral configuration of assembled spacecraft, and operations necessary to separate the two satellites in case of malfunctioning of one of them were analyzed. Mathematical models are obtained from this analysis in order to simulate these phases using the DCAP-1 program and to obtain preliminary design evaluations and requirements for the relevant docking subsystems. A probe-drogue type mechanism, including mechanical damping; and the docking between rigid interfaces are considered.