Title :
Torque amplification of control moment gyros
Author :
Lappas, V.J. ; Steyn, W.H. ; Underwood, C.I.
Author_Institution :
Surrey Space Centre, Surrey Univ., Guildford, UK
fDate :
7/18/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Control moment gyros (CMG) are considered to be powerful actuators for satellites due to their large potential torque capability (torque amplification). A way to optimise the torque amplification generated by CMGs via an incremental manoeuvre control strategy is presented
Keywords :
attitude control; gyroscopes; space vehicles; torque; actuators; control moment gyros; gimbal angles; incremental manoeuvre control strategy; roll-pitch-yaw; satellites; single gimbal control moment gyro; spacecraft attitude control systems; torque amplification;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20020590
