Satellite cluster flight using fixed-magnitude cyclic control

Hao Zhang, Pini Gurfil

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Abstract

Satellite cluster flight is an enabling technology for disaggregated space architecture. A nonlinear distributed control law is developed considering fixed-magnitude thrust, in order to establish satellite cluster flight under perturbations. Mean orbital elements are used as feedback. Notation of partial stability is adopted to describe the stability. Uniform stability and asymptotic stability are proven for the relative motion control. State selection for establishing a low Earth orbit cluster is also discussed. Several numerical studies are performed to assess the performance of the control law. Comparisons are provided to show the fuel-balancing merits of the current control law. The effects of drag on the long-term performance are also investigated. The current control law is shown to be feasible and effective for satellite cluster flight.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication54th Israel Annual Conference on Aerospace Sciences 2014
Pages546-563
Number of pages18
StatePublished - 2014
Event54th Israel Annual Conference on Aerospace Sciences, IACAS 2014 - Tel-Aviv and Haifa, Israel
Duration: 19 Feb 201420 Feb 2014

Publication series

Name54th Israel Annual Conference on Aerospace Sciences 2014
Volume1

Conference

Conference54th Israel Annual Conference on Aerospace Sciences, IACAS 2014
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityTel-Aviv and Haifa
Period19/02/1420/02/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering

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