Title :
Simultaneous attitude control and energy storage using VSCMGs: theory and simulation
Author :
Richie, David J. ; Tsiotras, Panagiotis ; Fausz, Jerry L.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Aerosp. Eng., Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
This work examines the simultaneous use of single-gimbal Variable Speed Control Moment Gyroscopes (VSCMGs) as spacecraft attitude control actuators and energy storage devices. The resulting theory, initially developed in Fausz and Richie, (2000), is refined and simplified. The validity of the theory is demonstrated via numerical simulation
Keywords :
attitude control; gyroscopes; mechanical energy storage; space vehicles; Variable Speed Control Moment Gyroscopes; attitude control actuators; energy storage devices; single gimbal; spacecraft attitude control; Automotive electronics; Energy storage; Flywheels; Gyroscopes; Laboratories; Satellites; Space technology; Space vehicles; Velocity control; Wheels;
Conference_Titel :
American Control Conference, 2001. Proceedings of the 2001
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6495-3
DOI :
10.1109/ACC.2001.946291