Open data generation for space debris attitude estimation using glider parabolic flights
(2023) 74th International Astronautical Congress — Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
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Gontier, Camille 
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- The purpose of the Space Tumbling Attitude Data Generation (STAG) project is to provide high accuracy short-term data on the attitude and motion of tumbling objects in microgravity to support the development of attitude simulation software and the next generation of Active Debris Mission proposals. A novel experimental platform was developed to log the motion and attitude data of small objects using IMU sensors and image processing. The experience is design to fit a glider which can simulate microgravity conditions during specific phases of its parabolic flight path. These data will also enable the cost-effective investigation of short term effect of both object shape and external influences. This paper also assesses if these data are a cost-effective way to validate trajectory and attitude propagation software. The results of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the short term motion of tumbling objects, providing valuable data for the advancement of space debris removal technologies.
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Iranmanseh, M., Khorshidi Benam, A., Gontier, C., Scoubeau, M., & Caprace, D.-G. (2023). Open data generation for space debris attitude estimation using glider parabolic flights. proceedings of the 74th International Astronautical Congress. Published. 74th International Astronautical Congress, Baku, Azerbaijan.