Attitude control of the infrared space observatory and its predecessors
Abstract
This paper describes the design of the ISO attitude and orbit control subsystem and shows the features it has in common with the two highly successful national Dutch projects ANS and IRAS. The continuous development of a computer centered, highly autonomous and flexible concept is illustrated by discussing the role of the computer, the a priori determination of accuracies, and the control algorithms employed.
- Publication:
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IN: Guidance and control 1984; Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Rocky Mountain Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984guco.proc...75H
- Keywords:
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- Airborne/Spaceborne Computers;
- Astronomical Netherlands Satellite;
- Control Systems Design;
- Infrared Astronomy Satellite;
- Satellite Attitude Control;
- Satellite Design;
- Algorithms;
- Esa Satellites;
- Onboard Data Processing;
- Pointing Control Systems;
- Reaction Control;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Scientific Satellites;
- Trajectory Control;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation