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Autonomous spacecraft payload base motion estimation and correction

US6000661A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1997
Grant dateDec 14, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/369
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A feedback motion compensation (FMC) component for use in a spacecraft having a payload. The FMC component includes a controller having sensor data inputs and an open loop dynamics model that is driven by actuator commands to produce a high accuracy attitude estimate suitable for payload motion compensation.

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