An Introduction to Space Robotics

2000
ISBN: 978-1-85233-164-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 663 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 1461 g

Reihe: Springer Praxis Books

There is little doubt that robotic and automated systems in space will contribute considerably to the future commercialisation of the space environment. This text provides a systems eye view of robotic spacecraft design with an emphasis on control systems.
The first half of the book introduces the techniques of robotics and robotic control, and is the most mathematical part of the book. The second half of the book deals with spacecraft systems themselves, and how a robotic-type payload influences them, including consideration of financial and legal issues which are often left out of technical texts.
Running through the book is the implementation of a freeflying robotic spacecraft called ATLAS (Advanced TeLerobotic Actuation System). However, the techniques presented in the book are completely general and the ATLAS spacecraft just serves as an example, albeit a very useful and economically viable space system.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ellery, Alex

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Luftverkehr
• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales See-, Luft- und Weltraumrecht
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Astronautik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Fertigungsindustrie Luftfahrtindustrie
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Robotik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Robot kinematics.- Robot dynamics.- Planning of robotic manipulator trajectories.- Robotic control algorithms.- Space applications of robotic algorithms.- Robotic sensors and actuators.- Man-Machine interface.- Autonomous robot planning.- Spacecraft attitude and orbit control subsystems.- Spacecraft communications and Computer subsystems.- Spacecraft power, thermal and structural subsystems.- Atlas space systems overview.- Political, economic and legal environment.- Appendix A: Introduction to Control Theory.