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Analog simulation of stochastic satellite responseA numerical study was performed on the effects of stochastic geometry and random environmental torques on the pointing accuracy of spinning and three-axis stabilized satellites. The Euler equations for the motions of satellites yielded the stochastic principal moments and a Fokker-Planck analog simulation was employed to model the response vector of a rigid satellite. White noise inputs were obtained from a random number generator. Attention was given to both fast and slow spin satellites. Responses grew with time in all cases. The growth was initially exponential and eventually reached stable values. In comparison with other theoretical techniques, the Fokker-Planck model detailed the most responses and showed that spin-stabilization is preferable for satellites with low inertial noise levels.
Document ID
19850031071
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Huang, T. C.
(Wisconsin, University Madison, WI, United States)
Das, A.
(General Electric Co., Space Div., Valley Forge PA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1984
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 84-360
Accession Number
85A13222
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-21798
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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