UZB 421E - Attitude Determination & Control

Course Objectives

To introduce the basic information about attitude determination and control of a spacecraft.

Course Description

Objective and types of the attitude determination and control systems, Coordinate systems, Attitude parameters: Euler angles, quaternions, Gibbs vector, The external forces and moments affecting the space vehicle, Attitude kinematics and dynamics, Euler’s equations, Reference directions in attitude determination, Attitude determination methods, Error analysis of attitude determination, Attitude sensors, Attitude control methods, Attitude control actuators, Momentum exchange techniques, Attitude stabilization methods, Attitude maneuver control.