Ebook: Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control
- Tags: Automotive Engineering, Applications of Mathematics
- Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library 73
- Year: 1978
- Publisher: Springer Netherlands
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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Roger D. Werking Head, Attitude Determination and Control Section National Aeronautics and Space Administration/ Goddard Space Flight Center Extensiye work has been done for many years in the areas of attitude determination, attitude prediction, and attitude control. During this time, it has been difficult to obtain reference material that provided a comprehensive overview of attitude support activities. This lack of reference material has made it difficult for those not intimately involved in attitude functions to become acquainted with the ideas and activities which are essential to understanding the various aspects of spacecraft attitude support. As a result, I felt the need for a document which could be used by a variety of persons to obtain an understanding of the work which has been done in support of spacecraft attitude objectives. It is believed that this book, prepared by the Computer Sciences Corporation under the able direction of Dr. James Wertz, provides this type of reference. This book can serve as a reference for individuals involved in mission planning, attitude determination, and attitude dynamics; an introductory textbook for stu dents and professionals starting in this field; an information source for experimen ters or others involved in spacecraft-related work who need information on spacecraft orientation and how it is determined, but who have neither the time nor the resources to pursue the varied literature on this subject; and a tool for encouraging those who could expand this discipline to do so, because much remains to be done to satisfy future needs.
This classic book is the first comprehensive presentation of data, theory, and practice in attitude analysis. It was written by 33 senior technical staff members in the Spacecraft Attitude Department of the Computer Sciences Corporation and incorporates their experience in supporting more than 30 space missions. Because of the extensive cross-references, complete index, and 13 technical appendices, this book can be either a self teaching text, or a reference handbook.
Among its unique features are orthographic globe projections to eliminate confusion in vector drawings; discussions of common data anomalies, data validation, attitude hardware, and associated mathematical models; and a presentation of new geometrical procedures for mission analysis and attitude accuracy studies which can eliminate many complex simulations.
This classic book is the first comprehensive presentation of data, theory, and practice in attitude analysis. It was written by 33 senior technical staff members in the Spacecraft Attitude Department of the Computer Sciences Corporation and incorporates their experience in supporting more than 30 space missions. Because of the extensive cross-references, complete index, and 13 technical appendices, this book can be either a self teaching text, or a reference handbook.
Among its unique features are orthographic globe projections to eliminate confusion in vector drawings; discussions of common data anomalies, data validation, attitude hardware, and associated mathematical models; and a presentation of new geometrical procedures for mission analysis and attitude accuracy studies which can eliminate many complex simulations.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Front Matter....Pages xvii-xviii
Introduction....Pages 1-21
Attitude Geometry....Pages 22-35
Summary of Orbit Properties and Terminology....Pages 36-81
Modeling the Earth....Pages 82-112
Modeling the Space Environment....Pages 113-152
Front Matter....Pages 153-154
Attitude Hardware....Pages 155-216
Mathematical Models of Attitude Hardware....Pages 217-277
Data Transmission and Preprocessing....Pages 278-309
Data Validation and Adjustment....Pages 310-340
Front Matter....Pages 341-342
Geometrical Basis of Attitude Determination....Pages 343-361
Single-Axis Attitude Determination Methods....Pages 362-409
Three-Axis Attitude Determination Methods....Pages 410-435
State Estimation Attitude Determination Methods....Pages 436-470
Evaluation and Use of State Estimators....Pages 471-484
Front Matter....Pages 485-486
Introduction to Attitude Dynamics and Control....Pages 487-509
Attitude Dynamics....Pages 510-557
Attitude Prediction....Pages 558-587
Attitude Stabilization....Pages 588-635
Attitude Maneuver Control....Pages 636-678
Front Matter....Pages 679-680
Software System Development....Pages 681-695
Front Matter....Pages 679-680
Software System Structure....Pages 696-713
Discussion....Pages 714-724
Back Matter....Pages 725-858
This classic book is the first comprehensive presentation of data, theory, and practice in attitude analysis. It was written by 33 senior technical staff members in the Spacecraft Attitude Department of the Computer Sciences Corporation and incorporates their experience in supporting more than 30 space missions. Because of the extensive cross-references, complete index, and 13 technical appendices, this book can be either a self teaching text, or a reference handbook.
Among its unique features are orthographic globe projections to eliminate confusion in vector drawings; discussions of common data anomalies, data validation, attitude hardware, and associated mathematical models; and a presentation of new geometrical procedures for mission analysis and attitude accuracy studies which can eliminate many complex simulations.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Front Matter....Pages xvii-xviii
Introduction....Pages 1-21
Attitude Geometry....Pages 22-35
Summary of Orbit Properties and Terminology....Pages 36-81
Modeling the Earth....Pages 82-112
Modeling the Space Environment....Pages 113-152
Front Matter....Pages 153-154
Attitude Hardware....Pages 155-216
Mathematical Models of Attitude Hardware....Pages 217-277
Data Transmission and Preprocessing....Pages 278-309
Data Validation and Adjustment....Pages 310-340
Front Matter....Pages 341-342
Geometrical Basis of Attitude Determination....Pages 343-361
Single-Axis Attitude Determination Methods....Pages 362-409
Three-Axis Attitude Determination Methods....Pages 410-435
State Estimation Attitude Determination Methods....Pages 436-470
Evaluation and Use of State Estimators....Pages 471-484
Front Matter....Pages 485-486
Introduction to Attitude Dynamics and Control....Pages 487-509
Attitude Dynamics....Pages 510-557
Attitude Prediction....Pages 558-587
Attitude Stabilization....Pages 588-635
Attitude Maneuver Control....Pages 636-678
Front Matter....Pages 679-680
Software System Development....Pages 681-695
Front Matter....Pages 679-680
Software System Structure....Pages 696-713
Discussion....Pages 714-724
Back Matter....Pages 725-858
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