Title :
Shape change actuation for precision attitude control
Author :
Bernstein, Dennis S. ; McClamroch, N.H. ; Shen, Jinglai
Abstract :
This article focuses on an alternative technology for attitude control called shape change actuation and control. The objective is to control the spacecraft attitude by purposefully changing the mass distribution of the spacecraft. Shape change actuation and control is not useful for momentum dumping or storage. Rather, it is intended for efficient, low-authority attitude control, possibly as a backup for thrusters and reaction wheels.
Keywords :
attitude control; space vehicles; efficient low-authority attitude control; mass distribution; precision attitude control; shape change actuation; spacecraft attitude control; Attitude control; Control systems; Shape control; Space technology; Space vehicles; Spinning; Testing; Torque control; Weight control; Wheels;
Journal_Title :
Control Systems, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCS.2003.1234650
