Calculation and Modeling of the Attitude for the Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite

Abstract

Algorithms are presented for the calculation and modeling of the attitude for the Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite. Examples of typical attitude model under various conditions. It is found that for the vast majority of orbits, error levels are below 2 deg. Immediately after attitude adjustments, errors may reach 10 deg and the orbit following an adjust may have errors of up to 5 deg in very small segments. During these periods, the error level in the model is of about the same magnitude as the deviation of the attitude from pure rotation. A description of the dynamical response of the satellite to various mission events is also included as well as a list of mission events through Orbit 800.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 26, 1991
Accession Number
ADA243950

Entities

People

  • W. J. Mcneil

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Altitude
  • Apogees
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Processing
  • Detectors
  • Horizon Scanners
  • Instrumentation
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetometers
  • Measurement
  • Quality Control
  • Radiation Effects
  • Security
  • Spacecraft
  • Vector Magnetometers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Science.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers