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Close proximity operations at small bodies: orbiting, hovering, and hopping

2004; Cambridge University Press; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/cbo9780511525049.016

Daniel J. Scheeres,

Planetary Science and Exploration

Mitigation and detailed characterization of asteroids and comets require some period of close proximity operations about them. To support close proximity operations requires an understanding of dynamics of natural material on and about small bodies, and the dynamics, navigation, and control of artificial objects on and about small bodies. In this chapter we discuss some of the controlling issues that relate to close proximity operations, and draw connections between this issue and the design of spacecraft and mission concepts to carry out close proximity operations.