Correction: Network-Lyapunov Technique For Spacecraft Formation Control

This paper addresses the problem of formation control for multiple spacecrafts in Planetary Orbital Environment (POE). Due to the presence of diverse interferences and uncertainties in the outer space, such as the changing spacecraft mass, unavailable space parameters, and varying gravity forces, traditional control methods encounter great difficulties in this area. A new control approach inspired by human memory and immune system is proposed, and this approach is shown to be capable of learning from past control experience and current behavior to improve its performance. It demands much less system dynamic information as compared with traditional controls. Both theoretic analysis and computer simulation verify its effectiveness.

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Multiple spacecraft formation control with thetas–D method

IET Control Theory and Applications ◽

10.1049/iet-cta:20050410 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 485-493 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

M. Xin ◽

S.N. Balakrishnan ◽

H.J. Pernicka

Keyword(s):

Formation Control ◽

Spacecraft Formation ◽

Multiple Spacecraft

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PD-fuzzy formation control for spacecraft formation flying in elliptical orbits

Aerospace Science and Technology ◽

10.1016/s1270-9638(03)00055-5 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 7 (7) ◽

pp. 561-566 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Wang Pengji ◽

Yang Di

Keyword(s):

Formation Control ◽

Formation Flying ◽

Spacecraft Formation ◽

Spacecraft Formation Flying ◽

Elliptical Orbits

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Decentralized control for spacecraft formation in elliptic orbits

Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ◽

10.1108/aeat-12-2015-0250 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 90 (1) ◽

pp. 166-174

Author(s):

Baolin Wu ◽

Xibin Cao

Keyword(s):

Formation Control ◽

Cost Control ◽

Guaranteed Cost Control ◽

Control Law ◽

Content Type ◽

Spacecraft Formation ◽

Elliptic Orbits ◽

Control Scheme ◽

Guaranteed Cost ◽

Relative Measurements

Purpose This paper aims to address the problem of formation control for spacecraft formation in elliptic orbits by using local relative measurements. Design/methodology/approach A decentralized formation control law is proposed to solve the aforementioned problem. The control law for each spacecraft uses only its relative state with respect to the neighboring spacecraft it can sense. These relative states can be acquired by local relative measurements. The formation control problem is converted to n stabilization problems of a single spacecraft by using algebraic graph theories. The resulting relative motion model is described by a linear time-varying system with uncertain parameters. An optimal guaranteed cost control scheme is subsequently used to obtain the desired control performance. Findings Numerical simulations show the effectiveness of the proposed formation control law. Practical implications The proposed control law can be considered as an alternative to global positioning system-based relative navigation and control system for formation flying missions. Originality/value The proposed decentralized formation control architecture needs only local relative measurements. Fuel consumption is considered by using an optimal guaranteed cost control scheme.

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