Method of sun and earth acquisition for three axis stabilized satellites equipped with acquisition sensors
US4358076A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2000 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B9/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of sun and earth acquisition for satellites which are stabilized in three dimensions and are equipped with acquisition sensors is provided. The method enables the acquisition of the earth and sun to be concluded as quickly as possible. The method includes a series of cumulative or alternative steps for changing the attitude of the satellite relative to the sun. These attitude changes are governed by a simple set of control equations. An arrangement for effecting the method is also provided.
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