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Steering logic for spacecraft slew maneuvers

US8209065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2009
Grant dateJun 26, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/244
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Spacecraft control modules can steer a spacecraft during a slew maneuver. The spacecraft control modules can receive a target attitude for the spacecraft slew maneuver. An angle between a current attitude and the target attitude may be determined. A smooth attitude offset profile with respect to a steering frame may be established from the current attitude to the target attitude. A smooth attitude command may be generated from the smooth attitude offset profile. The smooth attitude command may be applied to an attitude control module of the spacecraft.

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