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González-Desantos Lm, González-Jorge H, Sanjurjo-Rivo M, Michinel HCorresponding Author
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POINT CLOUD SIMULATOR FOR SPACE IN-ORBIT CLOSE RANGE AUTONOMOUS OPERATIONS

Publicated to:International Archives Of The Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing And Spatial Information Sciences - Isprs Archives. 43 (B1-2022): 23-29 - 2022-01-01 43(B1-2022), DOI: 10.5194/isprs-archives-XLIII-B1-2022-23-2022

Authors: González-Desantos LM; González-Jorge H; Sanjurjo-Rivo M; Michinel H

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Department of Bioengineering and Aerospace Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés, Spain - Author
Engineering Physics Group, School of Aerospace Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus Ourense, Ourense, 32004, Spain - Author

Abstract

In recent years, many different in-orbit close-range autonomous operations have been developed for multiple purposes, such as rendezvous and docking operations or ADR operations. In both cases, the systems have to calculate the relative position between the spacecraft and the target in order to control the orbital manoeuvres and the physic interaction between both systems. One of the sensors used for the pose calculation for these operations are LiDAR sensors, developing pose calculation algorithms that process the point cloud acquired by these sensors. One of the main problems for the development and testing of these algorithms is the lack of real data acquired in orbit and the difficulty of acquiring this data. This makes it fundamental to develop a simulator to generate realistic point clouds that can be used to develop and test pose calculation algorithms. This work presents a simulator developed for this purpose, that is the generation of realistic point clouds for algorithm development for pose calculation using LiDAR sensors for space in-orbit close range autonomous operations. The simulator uses the LiDAR sensor specifications, in order to introduces measurement errors and the scanning pattern, and 3D model of the satellite or object that is scanned. © 2022 L. M. González-deSantos et al.

Keywords
3d modelingAerospaceAutonomous operationsCalculation algorithmsClose rangeDocking operationsIn-orbitLidarManned space flightOn-orbit servicesOptical radarOrbitsPoint cloudPoint-cloudsPose trackingRendezvous and dockingRendezvous operationRendezvous operationsSimulatorsSpace rendezvous

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal International Archives Of The Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing And Spatial Information Sciences - Isprs Archives, Q3 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Geography, Planning and Development, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-04-30:

  • Scopus: 1
Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-04-30:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 5 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.
Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (SANJURJO RIVO, MANUEL) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been SANJURJO RIVO, MANUEL.