Zhongjie Meng
Papers
42
Total Citations
1,764
H-Index
22
About
Zhongjie Meng is a leading researcher in space robotics and tethered space systems, with a focus on on-orbit servicing, space debris removal, and advanced control methodologies. His work has made significant contributions to the design, modeling, and control of tethered space robots (TSRs), a class of systems increasingly recognized as practical solutions for active debris capture and removal in Earth orbit. Among his most influential contributions is the development of the Dexterous Tethered Space Robot (DTSR), a novel GEO debris removal system praised for its dexterity, lightweight construction, and cost-effectiveness (160 citations). His research has also advanced the understanding of impact dynamics during target capture and established robust adaptive control frameworks for handling uncertainties in spacecraft kinematics and dynamics. His 2018 review of space tether applications (165 citations) stands as a key reference in the field, while his work on tethered space net robots and distributed attitude takeover control demonstrates a broad and forward-thinking research vision. With multiple papers surpassing 100 citations and a cumulative body of work shaping modern approaches to autonomous space operations, Meng's research continues to be foundational for students and engineers working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, robotics, and control systems.
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Top Papers
- 1A review of space tether in new applications165 citations · 2018
- 2Dexterous Tethered Space Robot: Design, Measurement, Control, and Experiment160 citations · 2017
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