Monograph
How can a robot capture a spacecraft that does not cooperate with docking? This monograph follows the challenge from gripper mechanics to control architecture and ground simulation.
System for Capture of Non-cooperative Spacecraft. Analysis and Design
Authors: Dmytro Humennyi, Yurii Khlaponin, Marek Aleksander. Publisher: Vocational Training Center, Nowy Sącz. The monograph studies capture of uncooperative satellites, manipulator design, operating modes, ground test environment, timing and energy constraints.
The repository bibliographic record gives 2022; some catalogs date the edition to 2023. ISBN 978-83-922854-3-4. The Amazon link was provided by the author; price and availability have not been checked.
Problem
Capturing a spacecraft without guaranteed docking points, with uncertain position, limited working areas and mechanical transients.
Approach
Anthropomorphic and telescopic manipulator concepts, end effectors, sensors, capture control, operating scenarios and ground verification architecture.
Connection to Væringjar II
An early engineering foundation: unforeseen conditions, constrained resources, mode-dependent control and independent verification of decisions.
