Review on gyroless attitude determination methods for small satellites
This study surveys the developments in the gyroless attitude determination system,
especially for small satellites. Two kinds of gyroless satellite attitude determination …
especially for small satellites. Two kinds of gyroless satellite attitude determination …
Robust Kalman filtering for small satellite attitude estimation in the presence of measurement faults
In normal working conditions it is possible to achieve sufficient attitude estimation accuracy
for a satellite using regular Kalman filter algorithm. On the other hand, when there is a fault …
for a satellite using regular Kalman filter algorithm. On the other hand, when there is a fault …
Gyro-free attitude and rate estimation for a small satellite using SVD and EKF
This paper describes the development of a gyroless attitude determination system that can
rely on magnetometer and sun sensor measurements and achieve good accuracy. Vectors …
rely on magnetometer and sun sensor measurements and achieve good accuracy. Vectors …
Nanosatellite attitude estimation using Kalman-type filters with non-Gaussian noise
In order to control the orientation of a satellite, it is important to estimate the attitude
accurately. Time series estimation is especially important in micro and nanosatellites, whose …
accurately. Time series estimation is especially important in micro and nanosatellites, whose …
High spin rate magnetic controller for nanosatellites
This paper presents a study of a high rate closed-loop spin controller that uses only
electromagnetic coils as actuators. The controller is able to perform spin rate control and …
electromagnetic coils as actuators. The controller is able to perform spin rate control and …
Attitude and gyro bias estimation by SVD-aided EKF
This study aims to estimate both angular state and rate gyro biases for a small satellite
having multiple attitude sensors. Singular value decomposition (SVD) aided Extended …
having multiple attitude sensors. Singular value decomposition (SVD) aided Extended …
Satellite attitude estimation using SVD-Aided EKF with simultaneous process and measurement covariance adaptation
The attitude estimation of a spacecraft in low Earth orbit is considered with the design of two
different adaptation rules in the extended Kalman filter (EKF) algorithm. The adaptations are …
different adaptation rules in the extended Kalman filter (EKF) algorithm. The adaptations are …
[LIBRO][B] Multisensor attitude estimation: fundamental concepts and applications
H Fourati, DEC Belkhiat - 2016 - taylorfrancis.com
There has been an increasing interest in multi-disciplinary research on multisensor attitude
estimation technology driven by its versatility and diverse areas of application, such as …
estimation technology driven by its versatility and diverse areas of application, such as …
Flight results of ESTCube-1 attitude determination system
This paper presents the characterization and in-orbit validation of the ESTCube-1 attitude
determination system (ADS). ESTCube-1 is a one-unit CubeSat built by students and …
determination system (ADS). ESTCube-1 is a one-unit CubeSat built by students and …
[HTML][HTML] The ITASAT cubesat development and design
Because they are inexpensive platforms for satellites, CubeSats have become a low-cost
way for universities and even develo** countries to have access to space technology. This …
way for universities and even develo** countries to have access to space technology. This …