Analysis of analytical attitude propagators for spin-stabilized satellites

In this paper, analytical attitude propagators for spin-stabilized satellites are analyzed. For this purpose, external torques are introduced in the motion equations such as solar radiation pressure torque, aerodynamic torque, gravity gradient torque, and magnetic residual and eddy current torques....

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Published in:Computational & applied mathematics 2018-12, Vol.37 (Suppl 1), p.96-109
Main Authors: Zanardi, M. C., Celestino, C. C., Borderes Motta, G., França, E. M., Garcia, R. V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applications of Mathematics
Applied physics
Artificial satellites
Attitudes
Computational mathematics
Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
Data acquisition
Dipoles
Eddy currents
Equations of motion
Mathematical Applications in Computer Science
Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Parameters
Radiation pressure
Solar radiation
Space research
Torque
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Summary:In this paper, analytical attitude propagators for spin-stabilized satellites are analyzed. For this purpose, external torques are introduced in the motion equations such as solar radiation pressure torque, aerodynamic torque, gravity gradient torque, and magnetic residual and eddy current torques. For the magnetic torques, it used both the dipole and quadripole Earth’s magnetic field models. The obtained analytical solution is applied and compared with actual data for Brazilian data collection satellites SCD1 and SCD2. The results, when a daily data update is applied, based on the INPE-Brazilian Institute for Space Research supplied data, show a good agreement of all involved parameters with the actual deviations in the parameter values within the precision required for the satellite mission. This permits to conclude that the used theory is suitable for the studied problem. Thus, the propagators presented in this work can be applied to predict the rotational motion of spin-stabilized artificial satellites, particularly for SCD1 and SCD2 satellites over the considered time period.
ISSN:0101-8205
2238-3603
1807-0302
DOI:10.1007/s40314-018-0644-0