Optimal attitude control allocation via the B-spline augmented virtual motion camouflage method

Instantaneous three-axis attitude control in many picoscale satellites is achieved by combining magnetic torque coils with other control devices such as thrusters. A B-spline augmented virtual motion camouflage method is presented to maximize the usage of magnetic torque coils and minimize that of t...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on aerospace and electronic systems 2015-07, Vol.51 (3), p.1774-1780
Main Authors: Develle, Mike, Yunjun Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aircraft components
Allocations
Angular velocity
Attitude control
Camouflage
Coils
Electronic systems
Mathematical analysis
Quaternions
Satellites
Splines (mathematics)
Thrusters
Torque
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Summary:Instantaneous three-axis attitude control in many picoscale satellites is achieved by combining magnetic torque coils with other control devices such as thrusters. A B-spline augmented virtual motion camouflage method is presented to maximize the usage of magnetic torque coils and minimize that of thrusters, while calculating attitude guidance commands.
ISSN:0018-9251
1557-9603
DOI:10.1109/TAES.2014.110748