Modeling and Control of Satellite Formations: A Survey

This survey deals with the problem of group motion spacecraft, which is rapidly developing and relevant for many applications, in terms onboard control algorithms to ensure fulfillment a given mission. The paper provides comprehensive overview spacecraft formation flight control. bibliography divided into three main sections: multiple-input–multiple-output approach, treated as single entity multiple inputs outputs; leader–follower formation, individual controllers are linked hierarchically; virtual structure rigid bodies embedded common body. expands 2004 updates it recent results.