Publications

Tzschichholz, T.;Ma, L.; & Schilling, K.;
Model-based spacecraft pose estimation and motion prediction using a photonic mixer device camera
Acta Astronautica Vol. 68, 2011. pp. 1156-1167
[BibTeX]

@article{Tzschichholz2011, title = {Model-based spacecraft pose estimation and motion prediction using a photonic mixer device camera}, author = {Tristan Tzschichholz and Lei Ma and Klaus Schilling}, journal = {Acta Astronautica}, volume = {68}, pages = {1156-1167}, year = {2011}, issn = {0094-5765}, doi = {DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2010.10.003}, url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6V1N-519D4MK-1/2/dbda1146601609ec8aeafb04f3837eee} }

[Abstract]

Determination of relative distances and orientations, as well as motion identification is essential in rendezvous and docking and formation flying tasks. A 3D-image generated by a PMD (photonic mixer device) camera, which employs a phase shift measurement of emitted modulated light to derive distance and color information on each pixel, provides in this contribution the basis for near range motion detection and prediction. A novel algorithm based on rotation- and scale-invariant features commonly used for scan matching in high-resolution images is presented. The performance of the PMD camera and of the proposed data processing is characterized in scenarios, considering factors like relative velocities, rotation dynamics, illumination and optical properties of target surface materials, which are major effects for disturbances in this context.

Eck, D.; & Schilling, K.;
Robotic and Telematic Assistant Technologies to Support Aging People
Journal of eHealth Technology and Application (JETA), Volume 8 (2), 2010, pp. 152-155
[BibTeX]

@article{Eck2010d, author = {D. Eck and K. Schilling}, title = {Robotic and Telematic Assistant Technologies to Support Aging People }, Journal = {Journal of eHealth Technology and Application (JETA)}, volume = {8(2)}, pages ={152-155}, year = {2010}, }

[Abstract]

Assistive technologies to support a self-determined living of elderly people receive growing attention due to the aging populations. In this context robotic and sensoric approaches can balance handicaps to improve safe mobility approaches. By telematic methods health data can be transmitted to enable a continuous monitoring of endangered people in their home or while travelling. Thus assistant technologies will support an independent living of elderly people in their used environment without missing the quick support by medical services.

Schilling, K.;
Networked Distributed Pico-Satellite Systems for Earth Observation and Telecommunication Applications.
Plenary Paper in Proceedings of IFAC Workshop Aerospace Guidance,Navigation and Flight Control, Samara, Russia, IFAC. 2009
[BibTeX]

@inproceedings{Schilling2009, author = {K. Schilling}, title = {Networked Distributed Pico-Satellite Systems for Earth Observation and Telecommunication Applications}, booktitle = {Plenary Paper in Proceedings of IFAC Workshop Aerospace Guidance,Navigation and Flight Control, Samara, Russia, IFAC}, year = {2009}, }

Hess, M.; Saska, M. & Schilling, K.;
Application of Coordinated Multi-Vehicle Formations for Snow Shoveling on Airports.
In: Intelligent Service Robotics 2(4) (2009), DOI: 10.1007/s11370-009-0047-6 , S. 205-217
[BibTeX]

@article{Hess2009a, author = {M. Hess and M. Saska and K. Schilling}, title = {Application of Coordinated Multi-Vehicle Formations for Snow Shoveling on Airports}, journal = {Intelligent Service Robotics}, year = {2009}, volume = {2(4)}, number = {DOI: 10.1007/s11370-009-0047-6 }, pages = {205-217}, }

Zeiger, F.; Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.: Remote Experiments with Mobile Robot Hardware via Internet at limited Link Capacity. In: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 56 (2009), Nr. 12, S. 4798-4805
[BibTeX]

@article{Zeiger2009b, author = {F. Zeigerand M. Schmidt and K. Schilling}, title = {Remote Experiments with Mobile Robot Hardware via Internet at limited Link Capacity}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics}, year = {2009}, volume = {56}, number = {12}, pages = {4798-4805}, }

Schmidt, M.; Ravandoor, K.; Kurz, O.; Busch, S. & Schilling, K.;
Attitude Determination for the Pico-Satellite UWE-2.
In: Space Technology 28. 2009, pp. 67-74
[BibTeX]

@article{Schmidt2009c, author = {M. Schmidt and K. Ravandoor and O. Kurz and S. Busch and K. Schilling}, title = {Attitude Determination for the Pico-Satellite UWE-2}, journal = {Space Technology}, volume = {28}, year = {2009}, pages = {67-74}, }

Schilling, K.;
Design of Pico-Satellites for Education in Systems Engineering.
In: IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine 21 (2006), S. 9-14
[BibTeX]

@article{Schilling2006a, author = {K. Schilling}, title = {Design of Pico-Satellites for Education in Systems Engineering}, journal = {IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine}, year = {2006}, volume = {21}, pages = {9-14}, }

Schilling, K.;
The CASSINI / HUYGENS Space Mission to Explore the Saturnian System.
Proceedings 16th IFAC World Congress, Prague, Czech Republic. 2005, paper Th-M01-TO/1
[Free download from IFAC-PapersOnLine]
[BibTeX]

@inproceedings{Schilling2005d, author = {K. Schilling}, title = {The CASSINI / HUYGENS Space Mission to Explore the Saturnian System}, booktitle = {Proceedings 16th IFAC World Congress, Prague, Czech Republic}, year = {2005}, paper = {Th-M01-TO/1} }