Consensus-based controllers for spacecraft attitude alignment: Simulation results

Spacecraft formation flying control using consensus algorithm means each spacecraft or satellite in a team updates its state based on the information states of its local neighbours in such a way that the final information state of each agent converges to a common value. This paper discusses spacecraft formation within scope of rotational motions i.e. attitude alignment. Two attitude alignment controllers based on consensus algorithm proposed here.Simulations that run as preliminary proof a concept are presented. Simulations run indicate the proposed control laws might solve the attitude alignment problem i.e. consensus is achieved.