AbstractA thrust distribution approach is proposed in this paper for a variable thrust solid propulsion system with an attitude control system (ACS) that uses a reduced number of nozzles for a three-axis attitude maneuver. Although a conventional variable thrust solid propulsion system needs six ACS nozzles, this paper proposes a thrust system with four ACS nozzles to reduce the complexity and mass of the system. The performance of the new system was analyzed with numerical simulations, and the results show that the performance of the system with four ACS nozzles was similar to the original system while the mass of the whole system was simultaneously reduced. Moreover, a feasibility analysis was performed to determine whether a thrust system with three ACS nozzles is possible.


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    Title :

    Thrust distribution for attitude control in a variable thrust propulsion system with four ACS nozzles


    Contributors:
    Lim, Yeerang (author) / Lee, Wonsuk (author) / Bang, Hyochoong (author) / Lee, Hosung (author)

    Published in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 59 , 7 ; 1848-1860


    Publication date :

    2017-01-03


    Size :

    13 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






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