Docking configuration and docking sequence are described for accomplishing orbital refueling mission; docking configuration consists essentially of matched conical surfaces, on docking vehicles, and latching device; mathematical model for studying collision dynamics, effects of guidance errors, attitude errors, and various structural parameters on docking performance; requirements for attitude control; it is concluded that proposed docking configuration is feasible and will accommodate reasonable system errors.


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    Title :

    Orbital docking dynamics


    Additional title:

    AIAA J


    Contributors:
    Ward, J.W. (author) / Williams, H.M. (author)

    Published in:

    AIAA Journal ; 1 , n 6 ; p 1360-1364


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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