Non-Conservative Torque and Attitude Modelling for Enhanced Space Situational Awareness

Virdee, H. S., Bhattarai, S., Grey, S. and Ziebart, M. (2014) Non-Conservative Torque and Attitude Modelling for Enhanced Space Situational Awareness. In: AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, San Diego, CA, USA, 04-07 Aug 2014, AIAA 2014-4136. ISBN 9781624103087 (doi: 10.2514/6.2014-4136)

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Abstract

The tumbling of space debris is an important problem, as the evolving attitude of debris directly influences the forces on it and therefore perturbs its orbit. This paper investigates the torque induced by solar radiation pressure (SRP) on Envisat and the resulting changes in attitude. These changes are compared to observations.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Keywords:Non-consercative torque, attitude modelling, space situational awareness, solar radiation pressure, space debris, torque modelling.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Grey, Dr Stuart
Authors: Virdee, H. S., Bhattarai, S., Grey, S., and Ziebart, M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
ISBN:9781624103087

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