A control system is designed and validated for a 3-unit CubeSat science mission. Utilizing three magnetorquers and one reaction wheel the system achieves a 6 rotation per minute spin rate and orbit normal pointing vector of the long axis of a 3-unit CubeSat. The design is validated across an evolution of scenarios, from idealized to flight-like with expected bias and noise terms added in. Estimated mass imbalances and the limitations of the power system driving the magnetorquers force the final system design to use only magnetorquers. Considerations are also taken for the science instrument to limit the interference of magnetorquers. The overall satellite design and software implementation are also briefly discussed. / text

A control system is designed and validated for a 3-unit CubeSat science mission. Utilizing three magnetorquers and one reaction wheel the system achieves a 6 rotation per minute spin rate and orbit normal pointing vector of the long axis of a 3-unit CubeSat. The design is validated across an evolution of scenarios, from idealized to flight-like with expected bias and noise terms added in. Estimated mass imbalances and the limitations of the power system driving the magnetorquers force the final system design to use only magnetorquers. Considerations are also taken for the science instrument to limit the interference of magnetorquers. The overall satellite design and software implementation are also briefly discussed. / text

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Resumo: Um abordagem analítica para a propagação de atitude de satélites estabilizados por rotação em órbita circular é apresentada, incluindo o torque magnético residual (torque devido ao momento magnético ao longo do eixo de rotação do satélite). O modelo de quadripolo é utilizado para descrever o campo geomagnético. O método da média é aplicado para determinar o torque ao longo de um período orbital. Observa-se que Torque Magnético Residual Médio não possui componente ao longo do eixo de rotação, de modo que não afeta o módulo da velocidade de rotação do satélite. Para um período orbital uma solução analítica é apresentada. Esta solução mostra que o torque residual contribui para a deriva e precessão do eixo de rotação. Simulações são realizadas com os dados dos Satélites de Coleta de Dados Brasileiros (SCD1 e SCD2). / Abstract: An analytical approach for the attitude motion of spin stabilized artificial satellite in circular orbit is presented, including residual torque. The quadripolo model is used to described the geomagnetic field. The averaged residual torque is computed for one orbital period. It is observed that the residual magnetic torque does not have a component along the spin axis. The inclusion of this torque on the rotational motion differential equations of spin stabilized spacecraft's yields the conditions to derive an analytical solution. The solution shows that residual torque does not affect the spin velocity magnitude, contributing only for the precession and the drift of the spin axis of the spacecraft. Applications are shown for the spin stabilized Brazilian satellites SCD1 and SCD2. / Orientador: Maria Cecília F. P. Zanardi / Coorientador: Hélio K. Kuga / Banca: Rodolpho Vilhena de Moraes / Banca: Valcir Orlando / Mestre

The trajectories of ballistic targets are determined significantly by the characteristics that are specific to them. In this thesis, these characteristics are presented and a set of algorithms in order to track short-range ballistic targets are given. Firstly, motion and measurement models for the ballistic targets are formed and then four different filtering techniques are built on these models which are the extended Kalman filter, the unscented Kalman filter, the particle filter and the marginalized particle filter. The performances of these filters are evaluated by making Monte Carlo simulation. The simulations are run using target scenarios obtained according to six degrees-of-freedom trajectory for ballistic targets. Apart from the tracking errors of the filters, drag parameter estimations and the effect of drift calculation on the filter performances are investigated. The estimation results obtained by each filter are discussed in detail by making various simulations.

In 1905 Albert Einstein developed the theory of Special Relativity. This theory describes the relation between space and time and revolutionized the understanding of the universe. While the concept is generally accepted new experimental setups are constantly being developed to challenge the theory, but so far no contradictions have been found. One of the postulates Einsteins theory of Relativity is based on states that the speed of light in vacuum is the highest possible velocity. Furthermore, it is demanded that the speed of light is independent of any chosen frame of reference. If an experiment would find a contradiction of these demands, the theory as such would have to be revised. To challenge the constancy of the speed of light the socalled Kennedy Thorndike experiment has been developed. A possible setup to conduct a Kennedy Thorndike experiment consists of comparing two independent clocks. Likewise experiments have been executed in laboratory environments. Within the scope of this work, the orbital requirements for the first space-based Kennedy Thorndike experiment called BOOST will be investigated.BOOST consists of an iodine clock, which serves as a time reference, and an optical cavity, which serves as a length reference. The mechanisms of the two clocks are different and can therefore be employed to investigate possible deviations in the speed of light. While similar experiments have been performed on Earth, space offers many advantages for the setup. First, one orbit takes roughly 90 min for a satellite based experiment. In comparison with the 24 h duration on Earth it is obvious that a space-based experiment offers higher statistics. Additionally the optical clock stability has to be kept for shorter periods, increasing the sensitivity. Third, the velocity of the experimental setup is larger. This results in an increased experiment accuracy since any deviation in the speed of light would increase with increasing orbital velocity. A satellite planted in a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) travels with a velocity of roughly 7 km/s. Establishing an Earth-bound experiment that travels with a constant velocity of that order is impossible. Finally, space offers a very quiet environment where no disturbances, such as vibrations, act upon the experiment, which is practically unavoidable in a laboratory environment. This thesis includes two main chapters. The chapter titled "Mission Level" exploits orbital candidates. Here, possible orbits are explained in detail and the associated advantages and problems are investigated. It also contains a discussion about ground visibility and downlink feasibility for each option. Finally, a nominal mission scenario is sketched. The other chapter is called "Sub-Systems". Within this chapter the subsystems of the spacecraft are examined. To examine the possible orbits it is necessary to define criteria according to which the quality of the orbits can be determined. The first criterion reflects upon the scientific outcome of the mission. This is mainly governed by the achievable velocity and the orbital geometry. The second criterion discriminates according to the mission costs. These include the launch, orbital injection, de-orbiting, satellite development, and orbital maintenance. The final criteria defines the requirements in terms of mission feasibility and risks, e.g. radiation. The criteria definition is followed by explaining the mission objectives and requirements. Each requirement is then discussed in terms of feasibility. The most important parameters, such as altitude, inclination, and the right ascension of the ascending node (RAAN), are discussed for each orbital option and an optimal range is picked. The optimal altitude depends on several factors, such as the decay rate, radiation concerns, experimental contributions, and eclipse duration. For the presented mission an altitude of 600 km seems to be the best fit. Alongside the optimal altitude possible de-orbiting scenarios are investigated. It is concluded that de-orbiting of the satellite is possible without any further external influence. Thus, no additional thrusters are required to de-orbit the satellite. The de-orbiting scenario has been simulated with systems tool kit (STK). From the simulation it can be concluded, that the satellite can be deorbited within 25 years. This estimation meets the requirements set for the mission. Another very important parameter is the accumulative eclipse duration per year for a given orbit. For this calculation it is necessary to know the relative positions and motion of the Earth and the Sun. From this the eclipse duration per orbit for different altitudes is gained. Ground visibilities for orbital options are examined for two possible ground stations. The theory is based on the geometrical relation between the satellite and the ground stations. The results are in an agreement with the related STK simulations. Finally, both ground stations are found adequate to maintain the necessary contact between the satellite and the ground station. In the trade-off section, orbit candidates are examined in more detail. Results from the previous sections with some additional issues such as the experiment sensitivities, radiation concern and thermal stability are discussed to conclude which candidate is the best for the mission. As a result of the trade-off, two scenarios are explained in the "Nominal Mission Scenario" section which covers a baseline scenario and a secondary scenario. After selecting a baseline orbit, two sub-systems of the satellite are examined. In the section of "Attitude Control System (ACS)" where the question of "Which attitude control method is more suitable for the mission?" is tried to be answered. A trade-off among two common control methods those are 3-axis stabilization and spin stabilization is made. For making the trade-off possible external disturbances in space are estimated for two imaginary satellite bodies. Then, it is concluded that by a spin stabilization method maintaining the attitude is not feasible. Thus, the ACS should be built on the method of 3-axis stabilization. As the second sub-system the possible power system of the satellite is examined. The total size and the weight of the solar arrays are estimated for two different power loads. Then, the battery capacity which will be sufficient for the power system budget is estimated together with the total mass of the batteries. In the last section, a conclusion of the thesis work is made and the possible future works for the BOOST mission are stated.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:25:29Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-07-13Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:32:38Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 pereira_aj_me_guara.pdf: 1147049 bytes, checksum: 5c149bbd658e37d0e33085f764c18b50 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Uma abordagem analítica para o movimento rotacional de satélites artificiais estabilizados por rotação é apresentada, considerando os satélites em órbita elíptica e a influência conjunta do torque aerodinâmico, o torque de gradiente de gravidade, o torque magnético residual e o torque magnético devido às correntes de Foucault. Modelos matemáticos são apresentados para todos os torques e os componentes médios de cada torque são determinados para um período orbital. O torque médio já inclui os principais efeitos de cada torque sobre o movimento rotacional e são necessários nas equações do movimento. As equações do movimento são descritas em termos do módulo da velocidade angular de rotação do satélite, da declinação e da ascensão reta do eixo de rotação do satélite. Uma solução analítica para as equações do movimento rotacional é determinada, considerando os valores do torques externos médios em um período orbital, sendo válida para um período orbital. Por esta solução observa-se que o torque gradiente de gravidade e torque magnético devido às correntes de Foucault afetam o módulo da velocidade angular de rotação, contribuindo também para as variações temporais da ascensão reta e declinação do eixo de rotação, associadas com a precessão e deriva do eixo de rotação do satélite. O torque magnético residual e o torque aerodinâmico afetam apenas a ascensão reta e declinação do eixo de rotação, pois seu componente no eixo z são nulo. Aplicações são realizadas para os Satélites de Coleta de Dados Brasileiros SCD1 e SCD2, através de uma primeira abordagem com atualização diária dos dados de atitude e órbita e uma segunda abordagem sem a atualização diária destes dados. Os resultados mostram uma boa concordância entre os resultados obtidos pela teoria e os dados fornecidos pelo Centro de Controle de... / An analytical approach for the rotational motion of artificial satellites stabilized by rotation is presented, considering the satellites in elliptical orbit and the influence of the aerodynamic torque, gravity gradient torque, residual magnetic torque and magnetic torque due to the Foucault currents. Mathematical models for all the torques are shown and average components of each torque are determined for an orbital period. These components are needed in the equations of rotational motion. The average torque already included the main effects of each torque upon the rotational motion. The equations of rotational motion are described in terms of the satellite’s spin velocity, the declination and right ascension of the spin axis of the satellite. An analytical solution for the equations of the rotational motion is determined, considering mean values in an orbital period for the external torques. This solution is valid for an orbital period. Through this solution, it is noticed that the gravity gradient torque and the magnetic torques affects the spin velocity and the spin axis. The temporal variations of right ascension and declination of the spin axis causes the precession and drift of the spin. The residual magnetic torque and the aerodynamic torque, doesn´t affect the spin velocity because its component at z-axis is null. Applications are made for the Brazilian Data Collection Satellites SCD1 and SCD2, through a first approach with daily updates of the attitude and orbit data, and a second approach without the daily update of these data. The results show a good agreement between the results obtained by theory and data supplied by the Satellite Control Center of INPE in the first approach during 10 days. For the approach without updates, the results prove to be suitable only for 3 days of simulation. To validate the analytical solution, the pointing error (deviation from the rotational... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Orientadora: Maria Cecília F. P. S. Zanardi / Banca: Ana Paula Marins Chiaradia / Banca: Sandro da Silva Fernandes / Resumo: Uma abordagem analítica para o movimento rotacional de satélites artificiais estabilizados por rotação é apresentada, considerando os satélites em órbita elíptica e a influência conjunta do torque aerodinâmico, o torque de gradiente de gravidade, o torque magnético residual e o torque magnético devido às correntes de Foucault. Modelos matemáticos são apresentados para todos os torques e os componentes médios de cada torque são determinados para um período orbital. O torque médio já inclui os principais efeitos de cada torque sobre o movimento rotacional e são necessários nas equações do movimento. As equações do movimento são descritas em termos do módulo da velocidade angular de rotação do satélite, da declinação e da ascensão reta do eixo de rotação do satélite. Uma solução analítica para as equações do movimento rotacional é determinada, considerando os valores do torques externos médios em um período orbital, sendo válida para um período orbital. Por esta solução observa-se que o torque gradiente de gravidade e torque magnético devido às correntes de Foucault afetam o módulo da velocidade angular de rotação, contribuindo também para as variações temporais da ascensão reta e declinação do eixo de rotação, associadas com a precessão e deriva do eixo de rotação do satélite. O torque magnético residual e o torque aerodinâmico afetam apenas a ascensão reta e declinação do eixo de rotação, pois seu componente no eixo z são nulo. Aplicações são realizadas para os Satélites de Coleta de Dados Brasileiros SCD1 e SCD2, através de uma primeira abordagem com atualização diária dos dados de atitude e órbita e uma segunda abordagem sem a atualização diária destes dados. Os resultados mostram uma boa concordância entre os resultados obtidos pela teoria e os dados fornecidos pelo Centro de Controle de... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: An analytical approach for the rotational motion of artificial satellites stabilized by rotation is presented, considering the satellites in elliptical orbit and the influence of the aerodynamic torque, gravity gradient torque, residual magnetic torque and magnetic torque due to the Foucault currents. Mathematical models for all the torques are shown and average components of each torque are determined for an orbital period. These components are needed in the equations of rotational motion. The average torque already included the main effects of each torque upon the rotational motion. The equations of rotational motion are described in terms of the satellite's spin velocity, the declination and right ascension of the spin axis of the satellite. An analytical solution for the equations of the rotational motion is determined, considering mean values in an orbital period for the external torques. This solution is valid for an orbital period. Through this solution, it is noticed that the gravity gradient torque and the magnetic torques affects the spin velocity and the spin axis. The temporal variations of right ascension and declination of the spin axis causes the precession and drift of the spin. The residual magnetic torque and the aerodynamic torque, doesn't affect the spin velocity because its component at z-axis is null. Applications are made for the Brazilian Data Collection Satellites SCD1 and SCD2, through a first approach with daily updates of the attitude and orbit data, and a second approach without the daily update of these data. The results show a good agreement between the results obtained by theory and data supplied by the Satellite Control Center of INPE in the first approach during 10 days. For the approach without updates, the results prove to be suitable only for 3 days of simulation. To validate the analytical solution, the pointing error (deviation from the rotational... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre