摘要 |
A system and method for locating and maintaining two bodies in space. In a first broad aspect of the present invention, laser radar (LADAR) is implemented to determine the distance between the two bodies. Computer controlled navigation on board either body may use the information provided by the LADAR to achieve and maintain the two bodies at a desired distance. A second broad aspect of the present invention, pseudo-relative GPS data may be used as a navigational tool. Based on the displacement of the two bodies, digital radio transmits the displacement data as well as GPS data from one transmitting body to a receiving body. This enables the use of the pseudo-relative GPS data as a navigational tool for the receiving body. |