Unified attitude control for spacecraft transfer orbit operations
US8056863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/443
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling attitude of a spacecraft during a transfer orbit operation is provided. The method includes providing a slow spin rate, determining the attitude of the spacecraft using a unified sensor set, and controlling the attitude of the spacecraft using a unified control law. The use of a unified set of sensors and a unified control law reduces spacecraft complexity, cost, and weight.
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