A laser guidance system for rendezvous and docking.
Laser guidance system for rendezvous and docking providing data acquisition for guidance computer
RENDEZVOUS GUIDANCE SYSTEM↗
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A statistical optimization of the two-impulse transfer maneuver for a fixed-time rendezvous.
Fixed time rendezvous by two-impulse transfer maneuver in statistical optimization
RENDEZVOUS TRAJECTORY↗
Summary of Gemini rendezvous experience.
Gemini rendezvous experience, describing flight test cycles, type of maneuvers needed, ground and onboard support systems, etc
SPACECRAFT INSTRUMENTATION↗
Test performance of an experimental laser radar for rendezvous and docking.
Pulsed injection laser radar for rendezvous and docking operations, giving results of test performance
RENDEZVOUS SPACECRAFT↗
Manual lunar orbit rendezvous analysis.
Lunar Module rendezvous with Command and Service Modules in lunar orbit, discussing thrusting-maneuver schedule
LUNAR LANDING MODULE↗
A mathematical model for the study of slosh effects on rendezvous dynamics.
Mathematical model for studying liquid slosh effects on rendezvous dynamics by incorporating sloshing dynamics into vehicle motion equation
MATHEMATICAL MODEL↗
A combined open-loop and autonomous search and rendezvous navigation system for the CNES/NASA Mars Premier Orbiter mission
This paper will describe the search methods to be used using the radio and optical observations, and will provide a description of the methods and performance of the autonomous onboard rendezvous navigation system.
autonomous navigation rendezvous↗
New Millennium ST6 Autonomous Rendezvous Experiment (ARX)
This paper presents an overview of the New Millennium Space Technology 6 (ST6) Autonomous Rendezvous Experiment (ARX) mission and system.
autonomous rendezvous ST6 ARX↗
Mars Orbit Rendezvous Strategy for the Mars 2003/2005 Sample Return Mission
The baseline scenario for the Mars 2003/2005 Sample Return Mission utilizes Mars orbit rendezvous to retrieve two orbiting sample canisters containing Martian surface material.
Mars↗
Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous Orbit Phase Trajectory Design
Trajectory design of the orbit phase of the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) mission involves procedures that depart significantly from those used for previous missions.
Missions↗
OPTIMUM INTERPLANETARY RENDEZVOUS WITH POWER-LIMITED VEHICLES
Optimum interplanetary rendezvous with power limited vehicles
SPACE FLIGHT↗
Lunar excursion module rendezvous radar and transponder.
LEM rendezvous radar for tracking transponder on lunar surface or on Command Module
TRANSPONDER↗
Packaging the LEM rendezvous radar and transponder.
Packaging technique for producing rendezvous radar and transponder noting structural design, reliability, cooling, outgassing, humidity, etc
SPACECRAFT INSTRUMENTATION↗
Earth orbit rendezvous evaluation program
Study program written in FORTRAN 4 developes an oribital rendezvous guidance scheme for large, constant thrust launch vehicles. It concentrates on /1/ an investigation of the direct extension of the present Saturn Iterative Guidance Mode /IGM/ scheme and /2/ a scheme formulated in a reference frame moving with the target satellite.
Bennett, A. G.↗
Fortran 4 program for two-impulse rendezvous analysis
Program determines if rendezvous in near space is possible, and performs an analysis to determine the approximate required values of the magnitude and direction of two thrust applications of the upper stage of a rocket firing. The analysis is performed by using ordinary Keplerian mechanics.
Barling, W. H., Jr.↗
A manual abort guidance technique with concentric-flight-plan rendezvous
Manual technique using optical device to abort manned lunar landing module in orbits compatible with concentric-flight-plan rendezvous
ABORT↗
Ground control and monitoring of rendezvous
This paper discusses the ground control and monitoring function performed in support of the Gemini rendezvous missions. Included are discussions of the support philosophy adopted for Gemini; the resulting influence upon mission design; and comparisons between predicted and actual flight results.
structural integrity↗
Guidance, flight mechanics and trajectory optimization. Volume 12 - Relative motion, guidance equations for terminal rendezvous
Equations of relative motion and guidance for orbital transfer and docking maneuvers in spacecraft rendezvous
Bender, D. F.↗