AN AUTOMATIC ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A SPINNING SATELLITE: A THEORETICAL ASSESSMENT.

Abstract

The Report describes a method by which a spinning satellite may maintain its spin axis normal to the orbit without the need for a ground-to-satellite command link. The proposed control system uses earth sensors, on-board logic and a jet system to provide the control torques. The Report could form the basis of an engineering design of a system capable of accuracy within a fraction of a degree. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0657680

Entities

People

  • A. J. Sarnecki

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Attitude Control Systems
  • Automatic
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Science

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers