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Attitude measurement: Principles and sensorsTools used in the measurement of satellite attitude are described. Attention is given to the elements that characterize an attitude sensor, the references employed (stars, moon, Sun, Earth, magnetic fields, etc.), and the detectors (optical, magnetic, and inertial). Several examples of attitude sensors are described, including sun sensors, star sensors, earth sensors, triaxial magnetometers, and gyrometers. Finally, sensor combinations that make it possible to determine a complete attitude are considered; the SPOT attitude measurement system and a combined CCD star sensor-gyrometer system are discussed.
Document ID
19820006405
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Duchon, P. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Vermande, M. P. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1981
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-76647
Report Number: NASA-TM-76647
Meeting Information
Meeting: Spacecraft Orbital Motion; Course in Space Technol.,
Location: Toulouse
Country: France
Start Date: June 2, 1980
End Date: June 13, 1980
Accession Number
82N14278
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-3541
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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