The attitude control performance of the solar electric propulsion system (SEPS) was evaluated. A thrust vector control system for powered flight control was examined along with a gas jet reaction control system, and a reaction wheel system, both of which have been proposed for nonpowered flight control. Comprehensive computer simulations of each control system were made and evaluated using a 30 mode spacecraft model. Results obtained indicate that thrust vector control and reaction wheel systems offer acceptable smooth proportional control. The gas jet control system is shown to be risky for a flexible structure such as SEPS, and is therefore, not recommended as a primary control method.


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    Title :

    Attitude control study for a large flexible spacecraft using a Solar Electric Propulsion System (SEPS)


    Contributors:
    Tolivar, A. F. (author) / Key, R. W. (author)

    Publication date :

    1980-03-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English