DocumentCode
1129846
Title
Semipassive Pitch Attitude Control of Satellites by Solar Radiation Pressure
Author
Pande, K.C. ; Venkatachalam, R.
Author_Institution
Indian Institute of Technology
Issue
2
fYear
1979
fDate
3/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
194
Lastpage
198
Abstract
Pitch attitude control of earth-pointing satellites by solar radiation pressure is investigated. Development of a controller that is simple to implement and yet promises asymptotic stability of the system is presented. The analysis establishes the capability of the solar controller in stabilizing even the gravitationally unstable equilibrium orientation. The semipassive nature of the system promises an increased operational lifetime for the satellite.
Keywords
Asymptotic stability; Control systems; Feedback control; Mechanical engineering; Motion control; Probes; Satellites; Solar radiation; Space vehicles; Torque control;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9251
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAES.1979.308704
Filename
4102134
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