A comparison of attitude determination methods for small satellites

Onur Celik, Chingiz Hajiyev

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Abstract

This paper aims a first order comparative study between two different attitude determination methods. Study is accomplished in terms of accuracy and time required for computation. A test case satellite is chosen. Gravity gradient torque is taken into consideration as an external moment. Earth oblateness J2 is taken. Sensors are magnetometer and Sun sensor.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRAST 2013 - Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies
Pages261-264
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, RAST 2013 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 12 Jun 201314 Jun 2013

Publication series

NameRAST 2013 - Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, RAST 2013
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period12/06/1314/06/13

Keywords

  • attitude determination
  • q-method
  • small satellites
  • TRIAD

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