Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Fault-Tolerant Relative Navigation System (RNS) for Docking, Phase I
Project Introduction
A method is propsed to develop a sensor fusion process for blending GPS/IMU/EO data for fault tolerant rendezvous and docking of spacecraft. The methodology takes advantage of analytic redundancy between the GPS and EO sensor technology. Using advanced fault detection, identification, and reconfiguration (FDIR) technology, the method will guarantee navigation functionality in the presence of failures in either the GPS or the EO sytsem guaranteeing safety of operations in the safety critical docking operation.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, California |
| SySense, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | El Segundo, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Project Duration
Start: Jan 2009
End: Jul 2009
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX17 Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C)
- TX17.5 GN&C Systems Engineering Technologies
- TX17.5.2 GN&C Fault Management / Fault Tolerance / Autonomy
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