ATB - An AOCS test bed simulation framework

ATB is a software simulation framework modeling orbital and spacecraft dynamics, environment, and Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) sensors and actuators. It is an ideal tool for organizations wanting to increase their awareness and knowledge of satellite AOCS closed loop systems. It includes closed-loop functional control models which utilize the sensor and actuator software models, and is an excellent starting point for system concept analysis, and attitude and orbit control algorithm development. This paper introduces ATB, describes some of its features, latest developments of the software and concludes with a discussion of its multiple potential uses.