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NASA NTRS1986

Attitude control system synthesis for the Hoop/Column antenna using the LQG/LTR method

This paper investigates the application of the linear-quadratic-Gaussian (LQG)/loop transfer recovery (LTR) method to the problem of synthesizing a fine-pointing control system for a large flexible space anenna. The study is based on an antenna, which consists of three rigid-body rotational modes and the first ten elastic modes. A robust compensator design for achieving the required pointing performance in the presence of modeling uncertainties is obtained using the LQG/LTR method. For the Hoop/Column antenna, a satisfactory controller design meeting a desired bandwidth of .1 rad/sec and ensuring stability with unmodelled high frequency modes is obtained using only a collocated pair of 3-axis attitude sensors and torque actuators. This study also indicates that to achieve the desired performance bandwidth of 0.1 rad/sec. and to ensure stability in the presence of higher frequency elastic modes, the design model should include at least the first three flexible modes together with the rigid body modes.

Sundararajan, N.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Hybrid coordinate formulation used for the design of attitude control systems for flexible spacecraft

Formulation combines certain advantages of discrete and distributed coordinates by using both simultaneously. In report summarizing method, theoretical development is extended as necessary for applications of practical interest. Explicit analyses are presented in sufficient detail to establish utility in flexible space vehicle control system of hybrid coordinate formulation.

Likins, P. W.↗
NASA NTRS1973

2-SPEED, a single-gimbal control moment gyro attitude control system.

In 2-SPEED (Two Scissored Pair Ensemble, Explicit Distribution) four single-gimbal control moment gyros (SGCMGs) configured into two scissored pairs are combined with an explicit distribution of angular momentum between pairs to produce a system relatively insensitive to the singularity problems which have plagued other SGCMG concepts. In this system, the singularity surfaces in momentum space degenerate to discrete curves. Further, the system permits a smooth passage through these remaining singularities with, at worst, a temporary delay while momentum redistribution takes place. Finally, CMG-out operation is possible within the full volume of the reduced momentum envelope.

Crenshaw, J. W.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Magnetic attitude control system for dual-spin satellites

A closed-loop control law is developed for a dual-spin satellite control system which utilizes the interaction of the geomagnetic field with the satellite dipole parallel to the spin axis. The control law consists of the linear combination of the pitch axis component of the rate of change of the geomagnetic field and the product of the roll angle and roll axis component of the geomagnetic field. Application of the method of multiple time scales yields approximate solutions for the feedback gains in terms of the system parameters. Approximate solutions are also obtained for the response of the system to disturbance torques. A comparison of the approximate solutions and numerical solutions obtained by numerical integration of the exact equations of motion is then given.

Alfriend, K. T.↗
NASA NTRS1975

The SAS-3 attitude control system

SAS-3 uses a reaction wheel to provide torque to control the spin rate. If the wheel speed becomes too great or too small, it must be restored to its nominal rate by momentum dumping which is done by magnetic torquing against the earth's magnetic field by the satellite's magnetic coils. A small rate-integrating gyro is used to sense the spin rate so that closed loop control of the spin rate can be achieved. These various systems are described in detail including the reaction wheel system, the gyro system, along with control modes (spin rate control and the star lock mode).

Mobley, F. F.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Design study for LANDSAT-D attitude control system

The gimballed Ku-band antenna system for communication with TDRS was studied. By means of an error analysis it was demonstrated that the antenna cannot be open loop pointed to TDRS by an onboard programmer, but that an autotrack system was required. After some tradeoffs, a two-axis, azimuth-elevation type gimbal configuration was recommended for the antenna. It is shown that gimbal lock only occurs when LANDSAT-D is over water where a temporary loss of the communication link to TDRS is of no consequence. A preliminary gimbal control system design is also presented. A digital computer program was written that computes antenna gimbal angle profiles, assesses percent antenna beam interference with the solar array, and determines whether the spacecraft is over land or water, a lighted earth or a dark earth, and whether the spacecraft is in eclipse.

Iwens, R. P.↗
NASA NTRS1983

Space Station Attitude Control System Concept and Requirements

There is currently no single Space Station configuration which is accepted as a baseline. However, the latest approach is toward symmetry in both geometry and mass distribution. This minimizes aerodynamic and gravity gradient torques. Solar arrays and radiators drive the configuration strongly. One axis of the solar arrays needs to be perpendicular to the orbit plane, and the geometric and principal axis should remain common along this axis to minimize secular torques. The need for both inertial and earth-fixed modes drives the structure of the Station toward a disk-like shape in the orbital plane.

Nicaise, P. D.↗
NASA NTRS1984

Exhibit D modular design attitude control system study

A dynamically equivalent four body approximation of the NASTRAN finite element model supplied for hybrid deployable truss to support the digital computer simulation of the ten body model of the flexible space platform that incorporates the four body truss model were investigated. Coefficients for sensitivity of state variables of the linearized model of the three axes rotational dynamics of the prototype flexible spacecraft were generated with respect to the model's parameters. Software changes required to accommodate addition of another rigid body to the five body model of the rotational dynamics of the prototype flexible spacecraft were evaluated.

Chichester, F.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Development of a reaction wheel attitude control system for sounding rocket experiments and small Shuttle-based free flyers

A three-axis reaction wheel control system is currently under development. Initial emphasis is on a magnetic field reference, although the system is easily adaptable to other positional references, e.g., the gyroscopic. The system is housed in a skin section 17.25 inches in diameter and approximately 10 inches long. Current weight estimate is 75 pounds. An orthogonal triad of dc motors forms the basis of the system. Power is provided by silver-zinc cells and controlled by an 8-bit microprocessor. The control law is presented and the dynamical equations derived. Simulation results show that a payload with a roll MOI of 4.1 sl/sq ft and a transverse MOI of 20.3 sl/sq ft can typically be reoriented 90 degrees in 20-35 seconds, depending upon the initial body rates.

Ward, P. R.↗
NASA NTRS1988

Attitude control system testing on SCOLE

This paper presents implementation of two control policies on SCOLE (Space Control Laboratory Experiment), a laboratory apparatus representing an offset-feed antenna attached to the Space Shuttle by a flexible mast. In the first case, the flexible mast was restrained by cables, permitting modeling of SCOLE as a rigid-body. Starting from an arbitrary state, SCOLE was maneuvered to a specified terminal state using rigid-body minimum-time control law. In the second case, the so called single step optimal control (SSOC) theory is applied to suppress vibrations of the flexible mast mounted as a cantilever beam. Based on the SSOC theory, two parameter optimization algorithms were developed.

Shenhar, J.↗
NASA NTRS1990

Liquid-Ring Attitude-Control System For Spacecraft

Angular momentum transferred to liquid flowing in rings of tubing. Proposed fluid-ring actuator used to orient spacecraft. Used instead of rotating inertia wheels. Meets need for pointing system of low mass, low power, and high resolution. Advantage of actuator, rings of tubing routed through existing structures, minimizing required space and mass.

Lurie, Boris J.↗