Onboard Two-Step Attitude Determination Algorithm for a SamSat-ION Nanosatellite

The paper describes the measuring aids (magnetometers and light sensors) and attitude determination algorithms of SamSat-ION nanosatellite. The Kalman filter based on magnetometer measurements only is used as a basic algorithm, and the auxiliary QUEST algorithm provides a priori estimation of the qu...

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Published in:Gyroscopy and navigation (Online) 2023-06, Vol.14 (2), p.138-153
Main Authors: Kramlikh, A. V., Nikolaev, P. N., Rylko, D. V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Algorithms
Engineering
Geophysics/Geodesy
Kalman filters
Magnetometers
Nanosatellites
Quaternions
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Summary:The paper describes the measuring aids (magnetometers and light sensors) and attitude determination algorithms of SamSat-ION nanosatellite. The Kalman filter based on magnetometer measurements only is used as a basic algorithm, and the auxiliary QUEST algorithm provides a priori estimation of the quaternion input to the Kalman filter. The two-step algorithm simulation has been performed, and its efficiency has been verified.
ISSN:2075-1087
2075-1109
DOI:10.1134/S2075108723020050