• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제14권9호
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• pp.865-872
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• 2008

Spacecraft attitude estimation using the nonlinear unscented filter is addressed to fully utilize capabilities of the unscented transformation. To release significant computational load, an efficient technique is proposed by reasonably removing correlation between random variables. This modification introduces considerable reduction of sigma points and computational burden in matrix square-root calculation for most nonlinear systems. Unscented filter technique makes use of a set of sample points to predict mean and covariance. The general QUEST(QUaternion ESTimator) algorithm preserves explicitly the quaternion normalization, whereas extended Kalman filter(EKF) implicitly obeys the constraint. For spacecraft attitude estimation based on quaternion, an approach to computing quaternion means from sampled quaternions with guarantee of the quaternion norm constraint is introduced applying a constrained optimization technique. Finally, the performance of the new approach is demonstrated using a star tracker and rate-gyro measurements.

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.122-131
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• 2004

A constraint equation-based control law design for large angle attitude maneuvers of flexible spacecraft is addressed in this paper The tip displacement of the flexible spacecraft model is prescribed in the form of a constraint equation. The controller design is attempted in the way that the constraint equation is satisfied throughout the maneuver. The constraint equation leads to a two-point boundary value problem which needs backward and forward solution techniques to satisfy terminal constraints. An observer-based tracking control law takes the constraint equation as the input to the dynamic observer. The observer state is used in conjunction with the state feedback control law to have the actual system follow the observer dynamics. The observer-based tracking control law eventually turns into a stabilized system with inherent nature of robustness and disturbance rejection in LQR type control laws.

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.847-856
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• 2004

Heaters for the spacecraft propulsion system are sized to prevent propellant from catastrophic freezing. For this purpose, thermal mathematical model (TMM) of the propulsion system is developed. Calculation output is compared with the results obtained from thermal vacuum test in order to check the validity of TMM. Despite a little discrepancy between the two types of results, both of them are qualitatively compatible. It is concluded that the propulsion system heaters are correctly sized and TMM can be used as a thermal design tool for the spacecraft propulsion system.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2000년도 제15차 학술회의논문집
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• pp.342-342
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• 2000

We present 3-axis stabilized spacecraft attitude determination algorithm using the magnetometer. The magnetometer has been used as a reliable, light-weight and inexpensive sensor in attitude determination and reaction wheel momentum dumping system. Recent studies have attempted to use the magnetometer when other attitude sensor, such as star tracker, fails. The differences between the measured and computed the Earth's magnetic field components are spacecraft attitude errors. In this paper, we propose extended Kalman filter(EKF) to determine spacecraft attitude with the magnetometer data and gyro-measured body rates. We develop and simulate this algorithm using MATLAB/SIMULINK. This algorithm can be used as a backup attitude determination system.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2006

A variable structure controller with an optimized sliding surface is proposed for slew maneuver of a rigid spacecraft. Rodrigues parameters are chosen to represent the spacecraft attitude. The quadratic type of performance index is used to design the sling surface. For optimization of the sliding surface, a Hamilton- Jacobi-Bellman equation is formulated and it is solved through the numerical algorithm using Galerkin approximation. The solution denotes a nonlinear sliding surface, on which the trajectory of the system satisfies the optimality condition approximately. Simulation result demonstrates that the proposed controller is effectively applied to the slew maneuver of a rigid spacecraft.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.147-161
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• 2008

In this paper, fine attitude estimation using low-cost sensors for attitude pointing missions of spacecraft is addressed. Attitude kinematics and gyro models including bias models are in general utilized to estimate spacecraft attitude and angular rate. However, a linearized model and a transition matrix are derived in this paper from nonlinear spacecraft dynamics with external disturbances. A Kalman filtering technique is applied and offers relatively high estimation accuracy under dynamic uncertainties. The proposed approach is demonstrated using numerical simulations.

• Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.225-242
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• 2016

Euclid is an astronomy and astrophysics space mission of the European Space Agency. The mission aims to understand why the expansion of the Universe is accelerating and what is the nature of the source responsible for this acceleration which physicists refer to as dark energy. This paper provides both an overview of the spacecraft mechanical architecture and a synthesis of the process applied to establish adequate mechanical loads for design and testing. Basic methodologies and procedures, logics and criteria which have been used with the target to meet a compliant, "optimised" design are illustrated. The strategy implemented to limit the risk for overdesign and over-testing without jeopardizing the design margins is also addressed.

• 한국추진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국추진공학회 2004년도 제22회 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.278-281
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• 2004

To realize magnetic sails, momentum of the solar wind should be efficiently transferred to a spacecraft via magnetic field, which is produced around a spacecraft. In this paper, two important physical processes are addressed: 1) diffusive processes caused by plasma turbulence at the magnetospheric boundary around the spacecraft; and 2) field aligned current loops that will electrically connect the magnetospheric boundary and the spacecraft. The idea of the magnetic sails will be demonstrated by an experimental simulator, in which a fast plasma beam will penetrate into a dipole magnetic field. For that purpose, the two important physical processes should be scaled down to a small laboratory experiment in a space chamber. From the scaling considerations, the interaction can be scaled down if high-speed and high-density $(10^{19}m^{-3})$ plasma jet is used with 1-T-class magnetic field.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.106-113
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• 2002

인공위성에서 위성 구조체의 임무는 위성체의 모든 부품을 제반 환경조건 하에서 안전하게 지지하는 것이다. 위성 구조체의 안전성은 위성체 및 발사체 모델의 결합 및 하중함수로 표현되는 발사하중을 부가한 연성하중해석을 통해 최종적으로 검증된다. 본 연구에서는 구조체 무게의 감소를 위해, 발사하중상태 하에의 위성구조에 대해 직접 최적화알고리듬을 적용하였다. 위성 구조부재의 손상여부의 판단을 위한 가속도 반응은 연성하중해석의 결과를 바탕으로 얻었다. 최적화 결과, 구조부재 중량은 약 12%의 감소를 보였으며, 하니콤 심재의 두께가 성능에 크게 기여함을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.205-216
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• 2003

회전안정화 로켓 모터를 이용하는 upper stage 위성체의 자세 불안정 현상을 연구하였다. 이 위성체는 대칭형의 본체와 내장된 유동질량으로 구성되며, 유동질량은 구진자로 모델링되었다. 종래의 선형모델이 갖는 단점을 보완하기 위해 정확한 시변 비선형 방정식을 사용하고, 본체 및 구진자 모두 회전 대칭축에 대해 정상상태에 있다고 가정하였다. 본 논문에서는 진자에 대한 준정상해(quasi-stationary solution) 및 공진조건을 파라미터의 함수로 결정하였다. 공진조건의 분석결과 유동질량은 계수자극 및 외부자극을 동시에 받으며, 자극을 받은 유동질량으로부터 에너지가 본체에 유입되면서 위성체는 불안정한 장동운동을 일으키는 것으로 확인되었다. 본 논문에서는 수치시뮬레이션 예시를 통하여 주어진 위성체 모델에 대해 발생가능한 공진조건에서 진자의 운동, 위성체 각 운동량 및 섭동모멘트의 관계 규명과 로켓모터 추진 후에 자세운동이 어떻게 변화하는가를 설명하였다.