Pitch attitude control of earth-pointing satellites by solar radiation pressure is investigated. Development of a controller that is simple to implement and yet promises assymptotic stability of the system is presented. The analysis establishes the capability of the solar controller in stabilizing even the gravitationally unstable equilibrium orientation. The semipassive nature of the system promises an increased operational lifetime for the satellite.


    Access

    Check access

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Semipassive pitch Attitude control of satellites by solar radiation pressure


    Additional title:

    Halbpassive Lageregelung von Satelliten durch den Strahlungsdruck der Sonne


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    5 Seiten, 4 Bilder, 13 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






    Time-Optimal Pitch Control of Satellites Using Solar Radiation Pressure

    K. C. PANDE / M. S. DAviES / AND V. J. MODI | AIAA | 1974


    A Semipassive Seat Belt System

    Peck, Derek P. | SAE Technical Papers | 1972