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.
Outcome:
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
