A preliminary design of the Cassini Thrust Vector Control algorithm which controls the spacecraft attitude during main engine burns is described. The discussion includes software architecture, sensor/actuator characteristics, and vehicle dynamics, as well as controller design and margin analysis via clasical methods, and performance evaluation via simulation.


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    Title :

    Thrust Vector Control Algorithm Design for the Cassini Spacecraft


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    Publication date :

    1993-02-17


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


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    No indication


    Language :

    English




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