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most citedComparing Run Time Assurance Approaches for Safe Spacecraft Docking

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Deep Reinforcement Learning for Scalable Multiagent Spacecraft Inspection

Kyle Dunlap, Nathaniel Hamilton, Kerianne L. Hobbs

As the number of spacecraft in orbit continues to increase, it is becoming more challenging for human operators to manage each mission. As a result, autonomous control methods are…

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Run Time Assured Reinforcement Learning for Six Degree-of-Freedom Spacecraft Inspection

Kyle Dunlap, Kochise Bennett, David van Wijk +2

The trial and error approach of reinforcement learning (RL) results in high performance across many complex tasks, but it can also lead to unsafe behavior. Run time assurance (RTA)…

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Investigating the Impact of Choice on Deep Reinforcement Learning for Space Controls

Nathaniel Hamilton, Kyle Dunlap, Kerianne L. Hobbs

For many space applications, traditional control methods are often used during operation. However, as the number of space assets continues to grow, autonomous operation can enable…

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Space Processor Computation Time Analysis for Reinforcement Learning and Run Time Assurance Control Policies

Kyle Dunlap, Nathaniel Hamilton, Francisco Viramontes +3

As the number of spacecraft on orbit continues to grow, it is challenging for human operators to constantly monitor and plan for all missions. Autonomous control methods such as re…

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Demonstrating Reinforcement Learning and Run Time Assurance for Spacecraft Inspection Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Kyle Dunlap, Nathaniel Hamilton, Zachary Lippay +3

On-orbit spacecraft inspection is an important capability for enabling servicing and manufacturing missions and extending the life of spacecraft. However, as space operations becom…

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Collision Avoidance and Geofencing for Fixed-wing Aircraft with Control Barrier Functions

Tamas G. Molnar, Suresh K. Kannan, James Cunningham +3

Safety-critical failures often have fatal consequences in aerospace control. Control systems on aircraft, therefore, must ensure the strict satisfaction of safety constraints, pref…

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Run Time Assurance for Simultaneous Constraint Satisfaction During Spacecraft Attitude Maneuvering

Cassie-Kay McQuinn, Kyle Dunlap, Nathaniel Hamilton +2

A fundamental capability for On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM) is inspection of the vehicle to be serviced, or the structure being assembled. This research ass…