Attitude slew methodology for space vehicles using gimbaled low-thrust propulsion subsystem
US9522746B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/413
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for attitude control of a space vehicle. The space vehicle includes a reaction wheel subsystem and a propulsion subsystem for attitude control. A slew controller for the space vehicle detects a failure of the reaction wheel subsystem. To perform an attitude slew, the slew controller identifies a pair of thrusters in the propulsion subsystem that will rotate the space vehicle about a desired axis. The slew controller determines burn parameters for the pair of thrusters, and initiates the burns to perform the desired attitude slew.
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