Robust feature extraction pose estimation during fly-around and straight-line approach in close range.

Kurzfassung

This paper refers to the field of visual navigation in OnOrbit Servicing (OOS) and/or Active Debris Removal (ADR) missions. Mainly the robust feature extraction pose estimation technique is proposed here to estimate target while approaching it. This method is tested with two image datasets from different sensors in open loop. The stable tracking during the fly-around and straight line approach gives a positive feedback to consider this technique as a possible candidate for the future missions.