Simulation is an important tool in the analysis and design of spacecraft attitude control systems. The speaker will discuss the simulation tool, called simply 42, that he has developed over the years to support his own work as an engineer in the Attitude Control Systems Engineering Branch at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. 42 was intended from the outset to be high-fidelity and powerful, but also fast and easy to use. 42 is publicly available as open source since 2014. The speaker will describe some of 42's models and features, and discuss its applicability to studies ranging from early concept studies through the design cycle, integration, and operations. He will outline 42's architecture and share some thoughts on simulation development as a long-term project.


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    Title :

    42: An Open-Source Simulation Tool for Study and Design of Spacecraft Attitude Control Systems


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    42 Lecture ; 2018 ; Atlanta, GA, United States


    Publication date :

    2018-02-02


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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