Application of Pursuit Algorithms for space missions

This paper investigates the applicability of Pursuit Algorithm (PA), including Classic Pursuit Algorithm in Circle (ClaPAIC) and Cyclic Pursuit Algorithm (CyPA) into the field of space missions. The implementation of PA has been applied to a number of typical scenarios: formation replenishment, rendezvous and docking and formation reconfiguration. Simulation results show the effectiveness when ClaPAIC and CyPA are accurately designed for the mission, and indicate that PA may be a promising tool in the design of spacecraft maneuvers. The small fuel cost in the case of TPF deployment and formation maintenance shows that PA control is also effective when ClaPAIC and CyPA are arranged, and control gain k_alpha is selected properly.