Spacecraft berthing hybrid simulation by using 6-DOF facility
Abstract:
This paper describes main features of hybrid simulation of spacecraft berth-ing, i.e. their docking by using space robotic arm. Arm and relative motion of joined objects in such simulation are described by math model and docking units are represented as real copies. Relative motion of these units are reproduced by computer controlled 6-DOF facility.
Keywords:
spacecraft, berthing, docking mechanism, space robotic arm, 6-DOF facility