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most citedModeling, robust control synthesis and worst-case analysis for an on-orbit servicing mission with large flexible spacecraft

50 citations · 95 across the 7 of their papers we have counts for

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7 papers

eess.SY2024

Dynamics modelling and path optimization for the on-orbit assembly of large flexible structures using a multi-arm robot

Ricardo Rodrigues, Valentin Preda, Francesco Sanfedino +1

This paper presents a comprehensive methodology for modeling an on-orbit assembly mission scenario of a large flexible structure using a multi-arm robot. This methodology accounts…

eess.SY2022★ 50 cited

Modeling, robust control synthesis and worst-case analysis for an on-orbit servicing mission with large flexible spacecraft

Ricardo Rodrigues, Valentin Preda, Francesco Sanfedino +1

This paper outlines a complete methodology for modeling an on-orbit servicing mission scenario and designing a feedback control system for the attitude dynamics that is guaranteed…

eess.SY2022★ 9 cited

LPV Modeling of the Atmospheric Flight Dynamics of a Generic Parafoil Return Vehicle

Matthis H. de Lange, Chris Verhoek, Valentin Preda +1

Obtaining models that can be used for control is of utmost importance to ensure the guidance and navigation of spacecraft, like a Generic Parafoil Return Vehicle (GPRV). In this pa…

eess.SY2022★ 3 cited

Reconfiguration of a satellite constellation in circular formation orbit with decentralized model predictive control

Tomas Pippia, Valentin Preda, Samir Bennani +1

Satellite constellation missions, consisting of a large number of spacecraft, are increasingly being launched or planned. Such missions require novel control approaches, in particu…

eess.SY2021

Optimal Science-time Reorientation Policy for the Comet Interceptor Flyby via Sequential Convex Programming

Valentin Preda, Andrew Hyslop, Samir Bennani

This paper introduces an algorithm to perform optimal reorientation of a spacecraft during a high speed flyby mission that maximizes the time a certain target is kept within the fi…

eess.SY2021★ 18 cited

Integrated modelling of microvibrations induced by Solar Array Drive Mechanism for worst-case end-to-end analysis and robust disturbance estimation

Francesco Sanfedino, Daniel Alazard, Valentin Preda +1

Modern and future observation Space missions face increasingly more demanding pointing performance requirements. This is accompanied with the development of larger lightweight flex…

eess.SY2021★ 15 cited

Autonomous parafoil precision landing using convex real-time optimized guidance and control

Antoine Leeman, Valentin Preda, Irene Huertas +1

To overcome the limitations of current parafoil precision landing capabilities, an efficient real-time convex optimized guidance and control strategy is presented. Successive conve…