Title :
The ESRO I Attitude Measurement System
Author_Institution :
European Space Research and Technology Centre Noordwijk. Holland
Abstract :
A system for measuring the attitude of a small scientific satellite is described. It consists of a magnetic aspect system and a solar aspect system, and has been flown successfully on two missions. The development was aimed at achieving maximum precision while observing the severe restrictions natural in a small satellite. The result is a set of instruments differing in several respects from previously existing hardware. The flight results have proved very interesting and are expected to yield useful technological experience.
Keywords :
Extraterrestrial measurements; Geomagnetism; Instruments; Magnetic field measurement; Particle measurements; Photometry; Satellites; Space technology; Space vehicles; Torque;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1971.310261
