Avanzini, G., Berardo, L., Giulietti, F. and Minisci, E. (2011) Optimal rotation sequences in presence of constraints on admissible rotation axes. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 34(2), pp. 554-563. (doi: 10.2514/1.49805)
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Abstract
In underactuated conditions, satellite attitude actuators can deliver a control torque with two components only. The paper develops a general solution for the problem of attitude maneuver planning for underactuated spacecraft by means of a sequence of N admissible rotations, where a rotation is considered to be admissible if it takes place around an axis which lies on the plane where the actuator system can deliver a control torque. An exact solution for the sequence of two feasible rotations that provides a desired reorientation is derived, where the minimum angularpath sequence can also be identified analytically. The optimal sequence for a higher number of steps is obtained by means of a numerical optimization procedure. The features of the optimal sequences for increasing values of N are investigated in order to obtain a better understanding of their characteristics.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Minisci, Dr Edmondo |
| Authors: | Avanzini, G., Berardo, L., Giulietti, F., and Minisci, E. |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics |
| Publisher: | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
| ISSN: | 0731-5090 |
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