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Discusses the use of manipulators on satellites and the dynamics of satellites carrying robotic manipulators and of planetary rovers.
List of contents
1. Introduction to robotic spacecraft and space robotics; 2. Space vehicle orbit dynamics; 3. Space vehicle attitude dynamics and control; 4. Manipulators on space platforms: dynamics and control; 5. Kinematics, dynamics and control of mobile robot manipulators; 6. Planetary rovers and mobile robotics; 7. Navigation and localization; 8. Sensing and estimation of spacecraft dynamics; Index.
About the author
Ranjan Vepa is currently a Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London. He is the author of five books on biomimetic robotics, dynamics of smart structures, dynamic modelling, simulation and control of energy generation, flight dynamics simulation and control of aircraft and on nonlinear control of robots and UAVs. His research interests include applications in space robotics, electric aircraft and autonomous vehicles. He teaches advanced courses on robotics, aeroelasticity, advanced flight control and simulation and on spacecraft design, manoeuvring and orbital mechanics.
Summary
Presents the established principles underpinning space robotics with a thorough and modern approach. This text is perfect for professionals in the field looking to gain an understanding of real-life applications of manipulators on satellites, and of the dynamics of satellites carrying robotic manipulators and of planetary rovers.
