Spacecraft Control, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Spacecraft Control 7.5 credits

Rymdfarkostkontroll

Second cycle, R7026R

Version

Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2021 Sp 2 - Present

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Education level Second cycle	Grade scale G U 3 4 5	Subject Space Engineering	Subject group (SCB) Space Technology
Main field of study Space Technology

Entry requirements

Basic courses in linear algebra, calculus, and ordinary differential equations and partial differentials e.g M0055M Functions of Several Variables or equivalent. Basic knowledge of the Laplace transform, e.g M0046M Mathematics Space or equivalent. R7025R Orbit and Attitude Dynamics. R0005E Measurement and feedback control. Knowledge in English equivalent to English 6.

More information about English language requirements

Selection

The selection is based on 20-285 credits

Course Aim

After successfully finishing the course, the student shall be able to:

• Explain and model the spacecraft attitude dynamics and control.

• Explain and model the passive and active attitude control systems for applications on attitude stabilization and attitude maneuver control by using classical control theory as well as the attitude estimation based on Kalman filtering technique.

• Perform analytical and computer-based calculation of attitude dynamics and control and estimation.

• Write report of analysis and calculations.

• Assess and report on the feasibility of different attitude control systems in different situations

Contents

The course covers the essentials of attitude dynamics and control, Euler angles, Euler equations and quaternions, Torque free motion, Spin-stabilization, Stabilization with momentum and reaction wheels, Dual-spin, Gyroscope control and gravity gradient stabilization, Active attitude control, Automatic feedback control, Nutation and libration damping, Analysis of linear systems, Laplace transforms and transfer functions. introduction of the Kalman filter for attitude estimation. MATLAB simulations.

Realization

Each course occasion´s language and form is stated and appear on the course page on Luleå University of Technology's website.

Lectures covering the contents, individual and group assignments, and practical using mathematical and engineering tools for modeling and design.

Examination

If there is a decision on special educational support, in accordance with the Guideline Student's rights and obligations at Luleå University of Technology, an adapted or alternative form of examination can be provided.

Written examination composed by questions involving theory and mathematical problems. A number of hand in assignments along the course and, at the end of the course, a project assignment performed in group with oral presentation.

The final grade 5, 4, 3, and U (Fail) given for the course reflects the results obtained in the various components of the course.

Remarks

This course cannot be part of the degree together with the course R7016R.

Examiner

René Laufer

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2019 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Sidi, Marcel J., Spacecraft Dynamics & Control. A Practical Engineering Approach, Cambridge University Press 1997.
ISBN-13 978-0-521-55072-7 hardback
ISBN-10 0-521-55072-6 hardback
ISBN-13 978-0-521-78780-2 paperback
ISBN-10 0-521-78780-7 paperback

Wertz, James R., Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control,
Springer 1978,
ISBN 978-94-009-9907-7 (e-book)
ISBN 978-90-277-1204-2

Supplementary course literature:

Markley, F. Landis, Crassidis, John L.: Fundamentals of Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, Microcosm Press and Springer 2014.
ISBN 978-1-4939-0801-1
ISBN 978-1-4939-0802-8 (eBook)

Wie, Bong: Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Second Edition - AIAA Educational series 2008.
ISBN 978-1-56347-953-3

Chapter 19 in
Wertz, James R., Everett, David. F., Puschell, Jeffery J.: Space Mission Engineering: The New SMAD, Microcosm Press2011.
ISBN 978-1-881-883-15-9 (pb)
ISBN 978-1-881-883-16-6 (hb)

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Course offered by

Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	Cr	Status	From period
0003	Assignment report	G U 3 4 5	1.00	Mandatory	A21
0004	Project work	G U 3 4 5	2.00	Mandatory	A21
0005	Written exam	G U 3 4 5	4.50	Mandatory	A21

Study guidance

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Syllabus established

by Jonny Johansson, HUL SRT 15 Feb 2019

Last revised

by Jonny Johansson, HUL SRT 20 Aug 2021

Published:3 January 2019

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