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View article: SpaceDrones 2.0—Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation and Validation for Orbital and Deep Space Computer Vision and Machine Learning Tasking Using Free-Flying Drone Platforms
SpaceDrones 2.0—Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation and Validation for Orbital and Deep Space Computer Vision and Machine Learning Tasking Using Free-Flying Drone Platforms Open
The proliferation of reusable space vehicles has fundamentally changed how assets are injected into the low earth orbit and beyond, increasing both the reliability and frequency of launches. Consequently, it has led to the rapid developmen…
View article: Assessment of a Low Cost IR Laser Local Tracking Solution for Robotic Operations
Assessment of a Low Cost IR Laser Local Tracking Solution for Robotic Operations Open
This thesis aimed to assess the feasibility of using an off-the-shelf virtual reality tracking system as a low cost precision pose estimation solution for robotic operations in both indoor and outdoor environments. Such a tracking solution…
View article: VT ThickSat: A Passive Deployer Mechanism for a Carbon Fiber Tape Spring in the ThinSat Program
VT ThickSat: A Passive Deployer Mechanism for a Carbon Fiber Tape Spring in the ThinSat Program Open
The passive deployer mechanism will fly on Virginia Tech’s ThinSat mission, VT ThickSat, scheduled to launch along with the resupply mission to the ISS, NG-15. This mission is a proof-of-concept that could lead to similar deployable struct…
View article: VT ThickSat: A Scalable Chassis in the ThinSat Program
VT ThickSat: A Scalable Chassis in the ThinSat Program Open
This paper presents a scalable design of a small satellite chassis for the ThinSat Program. This versatile chassis will fly on Virginia Tech’s ThinSat mission in 2020, VT ThickSat. By incrementing the volume of the satellite chassis, stude…