Attitude measurements and determination
Abstract
Satellite attitude determination using an inertial reference system is explained. The utility of being able to determine attitude is outlined. Construction of an attitude matrix from the Euler and Cardan angles of the satellite-Earth system is illustrated. Static and dynamic analysis methods are shown. The sensors employed when using the Sun, Earth's magnetic field, the Earth, and the stars as reference direction are described.
- Publication:
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Space Math. for the Preparation and the Development of Satellite Exploitations
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984smpd.rept..537F
- Keywords:
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- Inertial Reference Systems;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Satellite Orientation;
- Euler-Lagrange Equation;
- Kalman Filters;
- Least Squares Method;
- Astrodynamics