The Prospero Satellite Attitude Sensing System.

Abstract

A system using sun slits and albedo horizon sensors to measure the attitude of a spinning satellite is described, with particular reference to the Prospero satellite. Details are given of the design and construction of each type of sensor and some suggestions made for future development, particularly to achieve higher accuracy. The method adopted for ground checkout of the system is described and some alternative possibilities discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0777470

Entities

People

  • A. K. Brookman

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Construction
  • Horizon Scanners
  • Satellite Orientation

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Software Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers