Relative Navigation and Control of Nano-Satellites in Formation

Abstract

The paper is devoted to the theoretical foundations and achievable performance analyses of control principles for a group of small satellites as a single distributed control plant. The composition of on-board navigation sensors for each small satellite in their formation is also considered. Selection of the characteristics of data transmission channels, the development of integrated systems for estimating the parameters of relative motion of satellites is made. The results of the work can be used in the design of low-orbit space-based systems for control the motion of terrestrial dynamic objects from a remote command post, including the tasks of telemedicine and mobile robotics.