A comparison of attitude determination methods for small satellites

Conference paper (2013)

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O. Çelik Istanbul Technical University
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Attitude determination Small satellites TRIAD Qmethod
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2013

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English

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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.