A High Precision Triaxial Air Bearing for Research in Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

Abstract

Under this project we acquired equipment for research on spacecraft attitude dynamics. A single-degree-of-freedom air spindle and a triaxial air bearing were developed. In addition, we acquired embedded processors for real-time control implementation and inertial sensors for attitude control. For control actuation we developed reaction wheel actuators as well as linear proof mass actuators. This equipment is being used in ongoing research on spacecraft dynamics and control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 2001
Accession Number
ADA393070

Entities

People

  • Anthony M. Bloch
  • Dennis S. Bernstein
  • N. H. Mcclamroch

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerometers
  • Actuators
  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Attitude Control Systems
  • Bearings
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Dynamics
  • Engineering
  • Gas Bearings
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Measurement
  • Michigan
  • Precision
  • Spacecraft
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers