The characterization of a vision-based navigation system for spacecraft proximity operations and on-orbit maintenance /

To transport humans into space routinely and safely a spacecraft must be capable of proximity operations (maneuvers close to other spacecraft), and on-orbit maintenance. These operations require an intelligent system that identifies and informs neighboring spacecraft of their relative positions and...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Effinger, Robert T.
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 2003.
Subjects:	Major mechanical engineering.
Online Access:	Link to OAK Trust copy