Fine attitude measurement system study
Abstract
Performance analyses for 18 sensor configurations were performed, and electrical and mechanical interfaces were examined. The effects of thermal distortions between star sensors and gyroscopes were assessed. These indicate that star mappers are preferable to star trackers. The TNO-TPD catadioptric star mapper is advocated.
- Publication:
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Final Report British Aerospace Dynamics Group
- Pub Date:
- November 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981badg.reptR....C
- Keywords:
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- Gyroscopes;
- Satellite Attitude Control;
- Star Trackers;
- Temperature Effects;
- Configuration Interaction;
- Functional Design Specifications;
- Interfaces;
- Onboard Data Processing;
- Instrumentation and Photography