Abstract
In this paper, the design of the Satellite Attitude
and Orbital Dynamics Simulator (SAODS) is described in
detail, including working principle and control system. The
development of SAODS is aimed to provide a facility for
researchers to quickly examine satellite orbit and develop
attitude control algorithms. The attitude dynamics has been
modeled in term of quaternion whereas for satellite orbital
maneuvers, differential equations in inertial frame are used.
Different conservative and non-conservative perturbing forces
have been considered in the simulation model to simulate the
behavior of satellite in actual space environment. Models of
different actuators and sensors are also the key element of
SAODS simulator. The simulation models have been
implemented in the MATLAB/SIMULINK environment.
Simulation results are compared and presented in comparison
with some commercially available software
Saqib Alam, Muhammad Yasir. (2011) Satellite Attitude and Orbital Dynamics Simulator, Journal of Space Technology , Volume 1, Issue 1.
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