Approximate algorithms for fast optimal attitude computation
Abstract
Fast accurate algorithms are presented for computing an optimal attitude which minimizes a quadratic loss function. These algorithms compute an optimal rotation which carries a set of reference vectors into a set of corresponding observation vectors. Simplifications of these algorithms are obtained for the case of small rotation angles. Applications to the Magsat mission are discussed.
- Publication:
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Guidance and Control Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978guco.conf...88S
- Keywords:
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- Airborne/Spaceborne Computers;
- Algorithms;
- Attitude Control;
- Optimal Control;
- Rotation;
- Spacecraft Control;
- Approximation;
- Attitude Gyros;
- Axes Of Rotation;
- Error Analysis;
- Instrument Errors;
- Run Time (Computers);
- Satellite Attitude Control;
- Signal Processing;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking