Model predictive tracking of spacecraft deorbit trajectories using drag modulation

Alex D. Hayes; Ryan J. Caverly

doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2022.10.057

Model predictive tracking of spacecraft deorbit trajectories using drag modulation

Alex D. Hayes
, Ryan J. Caverly

Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

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Abstract

A novel method is proposed for spacecraft deorbit trajectory tracking in low-Earth orbit using model predictive control to command changes in aerodynamic drag. Compared to previous approaches in the literature, the proposed method offers more direct control over actuator usage and is easier to tune. Most importantly, the proposed method is able to leverage the most recent and accurate knowledge of atmospheric density to improve tracking performance in a simple and computationally efficient way. Proof-of-concept simulations of the control strategy applied to targeted reentry demonstrate these advantages.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	670-685
Number of pages	16
Journal	Acta Astronautica
Volume	202
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2022.10.057
State	Published - Jan 2023

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This research is supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), United States under Grant No. FA9550-19-1-0308 . The views and conclusions contained herein are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies or endorsements, either expressed or implied, of the AFOSR or the U.S. Government.

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Keywords

Deorbit trajectory tracking
Drag modulation
Model predictive control
Spacecraft control

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