Modern Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control: From System Modeling to AI and Innovative Applications

This book provides a comprehensive foundation of theory and applications of spacecraft GNC,from fundamentals to advanced concepts,including modern AI-based architectures with focus on hardware and software practical applications. It is divided into four parts and covers guidance, navigation, and control, AI and modern applications, and GNC for small satellites and CubeSats.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1064 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Modern Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control: From System Modeling to AI and Innovative Applications is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the field of spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC). This book provides a solid foundation of theory and applications, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced topics, including modern artificial intelligence (AI)-based architectures with a focus on hardware and software practical applications.

Divided into four parts, this book begins with an introduction to spacecraft GNC, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques involved. It then delves into the basic tools necessary for GNC applications, such as reference systems, planetary models, space environment, orbital and attitude dynamics, and spacecraft sensors and actuators. Each section is accompanied by detailed explanations, illustrations, and examples to enhance understanding and application of the GNC principles.

Part 2 of the book focuses on guidance, navigation, and control, covering both on-board and ground-based methods. It explores classical and novel control techniques, failure detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) methodologies, GNC verification, validation, and on-board implementation. The authors also discuss the role of AI in spacecraft GNC, highlighting its potential benefits and discussing various applicative scenarios.

Part 3 delves into AI and modern applications, showcasing different practical scenarios where AI can be applied to spacecraft GNC. The book emphasizes the role of artificial intelligence in improving spacecraft performance, enhancing navigation accuracy, and enabling autonomous operations. It also discusses GNC for small satellites and CubeSats, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in this domain.

Modern Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control: From System Modeling to AI and Innovative Applications is a valuable resource for aerospace engineers, GNC/AOCS engineers, avionic developers, and AIV/AIT technicians. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of spacecraft GNC principles, tools, and applications, enabling professionals to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. Whether you are a student, researcher, or industry practitioner, this book provides the necessary knowledge and insights to excel in spacecraft GNC and contribute to the advancement of space exploration and technology.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323909167