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On different parameterisation methods to analyse spacecraft attitude manoeuvres in the presence of attitude constraints

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

G. Radice  and
M. Casasco
G. Radice
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
M. Casasco
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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Abstract

This paper analyses and compares two different attitude representations, using quaternions and modified Rodrigues parameters, in the context of the potential function method applied to autonomously control constrained attitude slew manoeuvres. This method hinges on the definition of novel Lyapunov potential functions in terms of the attitude parameters representing the current attitude, the goal attitude and any pointing constraints, which may be present. It proves to be successful in forcing the satellite to achieve the desired attitude while at the same time avoiding the pointing constraints. A linearised version of the modified Rodrigues parameterisation is also introduced and analysed. Finally advantages and drawbacks of all attitude representations are discussed.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 111 , Issue 1119 , May 2007 , pp. 335 - 342
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2007 

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