Analysis of a magnetic three-axis stabilized attitude control system for the NPSAT1 spacecraft
Abstract
The NPSAT1 satellite uses an active magnetic torque rod system, with a magnetometer for attitude determination, to maintain 3-axis stabilization, with a slightly gravity gradient friendly structure. This thesis will examine the performance of three combinations of programs and simulation models for the NPSAT1 satellite attitude control system. The models include a magnetic control law with a reduced order estimator to generate torque commands to achieve spacecraft nadir pointing and a magnetic rate (Bdot) control law to reduce spacecraft angular rates. The performances of two Bdot mode switching designs are compared. Also, a case is made for the benefits of priming the systemαs reduced estimator prior to mode switching. All of the control methods analyzed appear to be valid control methods to achieve three-axis attitude stabilization using only magnetic torquers for active control. The most efficient control method analyzed incorporates a hand-off method from a magnetic rate (Bdot) control loop to a magnetic control loop. The results of this analysis indicates that the best use of this method is to perform the Bdot hand-off following the achievement of a predetermined combined angular rate.
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