Attitude control algorithm for spacecraft formation flying based on network synchronization

Peng Bi, Jianjun Luo, Bo Zhang

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Abstract

In order to achieve coordinated work, the control system of spacecraft formation flying required a unified cooperative management. To enhance the cooperativity of attitude control for spacecraft formation flying, the synchronization control theory of networks was applied toattitude control of spacecraft formation flying. First, the modified rodrigues parameters(MRP) were adopted to describe the attitude dynamics of spacecraft; then, the nonlinear attitude cooperative control law was designed for spacecraft formation flying based on synchronization control algorithm of networks. Considering the differences of attitude change between the member spacecrafts, a hybrid control strategy was designed for spacecraft formation flying using hybrid control techniques. Simulation results validate the effectivity of the control method and the control law, and the hybrid control has better control characteristics compared to single feedback mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)46-51
Number of pages6
JournalZhongguo Kongjian Kexue Jishu/Chinese Space Science and Technology
Volume30
Issue number1
StatePublished - Feb 2010

Keywords

  • Attitude control
  • Cooperative control
  • Formation flying
  • Network synchronization
  • Spacecraft

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