Open loop control for six degree of freedom alignment using phase plane methods /

acquired by the target recognition scheme is converted into

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pafford, Jeffrey Alexander
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:acquired by the target recognition scheme is converted into
alignment can take place. Finally, an open loop, onoff
Alignment Concept (TRAC), developed by Lockheed for Johnson
control scheme is developed which minimizes the time required
kinematically transformed to a fixed coordinate system before
of this thesis is to explain how the pose information
optimize the alignment process, the manipulator will move in
passive target and an explanation of the automated target
process. A brief discussion outlining the Automated TRAC
recognition scheme, developed by researchers at Texas A&M,
six degrees of freedom. The pose information must be
Space Center, is enhanced by converting it into an automated
This thesis will discuss how the Targeting and Reflective
to align the end effector to the target.
velocity control signals to align the end effector. To time-
will be covered first for completeness. The main objective
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:viii, 68 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.