Study of the accuracy of active magnetic damping algorithm
Abstract:
Attitude motion of a satellite equipped with an active magnetic attitude control system is considered. Control system implements «-Bdot» damping algorithm. Satellite behavior is analyzed in a steady-state motion. Slow spinning around the principal axis of maximum inertia is proven, angular velocity is found. Attitude accuracy in dipole geomagnetic field model is studied. Numerical analysis is carried out.
