Dynamic yaw steering method for spacecrafts

Details Dynamic yaw steering method for spacecrafts Dynamic yaw steering method for spacecrafts

2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Swiatek, Robert P. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

C701S013000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07143982

ABSTRACT:
A method for yaw steering a spacecraft including performing yaw steering of the spacecraft to have a yaw angle (ψ) for all sun elevation angles (β). The method further including smoothing a yaw steering motion for orbital position parameters (η) where high rotational rates {dot over (ψ)} and high rotational accelerations {umlaut over (ψ)} would occur. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

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