Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Author "Xin, Ming"
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A study of translunar trajectories for a small satellite navigation and communications mission
Becker, Christopher Matthew (Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Aerospace Engineering., 2008-04-01)Analysis was done to determine fuel optimal translunar trajectories from Earth geostationary transfer orbit to a specified target lunar orbit for a small satellite navigation and communication mission. The study included ... -
Design of frozen orbits for lunar navigation and communications missions
Parker, Joel Jefferson Konkle (Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Aerospace Engineering., 2008-05-05)Eccentric lunar frozen orbits are analyzed in this study in relation to lunar navigation and communications missions, particularly the proposed Magnolia-1 mission. An overview of the Earth/Moon system, frozen orbits, and ... -
Development of a Long-Term Earth-Moon Trans-Lunar Libration Point Orbit for a Communication Relay Satellite
Rowells, Michelle TamascoGiven the absence of an orbital system to communicate from the far side of the Moon, it is likely that such a system shall be needed in the near future with the continued interest in lunar exploration and utilization. A ... -
Generalized Polynomial Chaos and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods for Nonlinear Filtering
Cai, ShengIn science and engineering research, filtering or estimation of system’s states is widely used and developed, so the structure of a new nonlinear filter is proposed. This thesis focuses on the procedures of propagation and ... -
Hybrid 2D-3D Space Vector Modulation For Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverter
Albatran, SaherThree-phase voltage source inverters are increasingly employed in power systems and industrial applications. Various pulse width modulation strategies have been applied to control the voltage source inverters. This ... -
Integrated Optimal and Robust Control of Spacecraft in Proximity Operations
Pan, HejiaWith the rapid growth of space activities and advancement of aerospace science and technology, many autonomous space missions have been proliferating in recent decades. Control of spacecraft in proximity operations is of ... -
Multi-Agent Cooperative Control via a Unified Optimal Control Approach
Wang, JiananRecent rapid advances in computing, communication, sensing, and actuation, together with miniaturization technologies, have offered unprecedented opportunities to employ large numbers of autonomous vehicles (air, ground, ... -
Navigation algorithm for spacecraft lunar landing
Paturi, Sasikanth Venkata SaiA detailed analysis and design of a navigation algorithm for a spacecraft to achieve precision lunar descent and landing is presented. The Inertial Navigation System (INS) was employed as the primary navigation system. To ... -
Navigation System Design with Application to the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle and Space Launch Systems
Oliver, Ted EmersonFor a launch vehicle, the Navigation System is responsible for determining the vehicle state and providing state and state derived information for Guidance and Controls. The accuracy required of the Navigation System by ... -
Orbit uncertainty propagation through sparse grids
Nevels, Matthew David (Mississippi State UniversityDepartment of Aerospace Engineering., 2011-04-29)The system of sparse gridpoints was used to propagate uncertainty forward in time through orbital mechanics simulations. Propagation of initial uncertainty through a nonlinear dynamic model is examined in regards to the ... -
Performance-Driven Behavioral Battery Modeling for Large Format Batteries
Li, JianweiA behavioral battery modeling approach aimed at large format batteries is the topic of this dissertation. Drawing from the development of cell - level electrical analogue battery models, the comprehensive modeling approach ...