System And Method for Automated Intercept Avoidance for Spacecraft
Abstract
Embodiments in accordance with the invention address
potential co-orbital threats to a spacecraft through the use of
a plurality of evasion pattern maneuvers selected to prevent
a rendezvous with a potential co-orbital threat from occurring
within a finite horizon. Embodiments in accordance
with the invention maintain separation from the potential
co-orbital threat while minimizing a defending spacecraft's
fuel consumption.