摘要
Earth off\|nadir pointing technology can be used on a small satellite to provide larger nadir earth surface imaging coverage. In this paper, the satellite attitude dynamics equations including the gravity\|gradient torque and wheel motor torque are derived using Euler parameters. The necessary conditions for optimum solutions subject to the performance index are obtained via Pontryagin's principle. The resulting two\|point boundary value problem is solved numerically with an optimal slew illustrated by example.
Earth off\|nadir pointing technology can be used on a small satellite to provide larger nadir earth surface imaging coverage. In this paper, the satellite attitude dynamics equations including the gravity\|gradient torque and wheel motor torque are derived using Euler parameters. The necessary conditions for optimum solutions subject to the performance index are obtained via Pontryagin's principle. The resulting two\|point boundary value problem is solved numerically with an optimal slew illustrated by example.
基金
SupportedbytheNationalNaturalScienceFoundationofChina!No .1970 2 0 11
