A mathematical model of LANDSAT-D attitude dynamics with internal motion
Abstract
An algorithm to model the effects of internal motion by the solar array and the high gain antenna on the attitude of the LANDSAT-D spacecraft is presented. The relative torque and angular momenta arising from the internal motions are assumed to be attitude independent but are considered to be a source of attitude perturbations. The equation of motion for the three body problem is derived and then compared with the one body case. The effect of the internal motion on the control of the spacecraft is shown in a computer study of the problem.
- Publication:
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In NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Sixth Ann. Flight Mech./Estimation Theory Symp. 20 p (SEE N82-10064 01-12
- Pub Date:
- October 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981fmet.symp.....O
- Keywords:
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- Angular Momentum;
- Landsat 4;
- Satellite Attitude Control;
- Satellite Perturbation;
- Torque;
- Algorithms;
- Attitude Stability;
- Computerized Simulation;
- Equations Of Motion;
- Flight Mechanics;
- Mathematical Models;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Solar Arrays;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles