This PDF covers the following topics related
to Space Dynamics : Rigid Body dynamics, Frames of reference and transformation
matrices, Euler’s angles, Quaternions vs Euler angles, Other attitude
representations, Time derivative of vector quantities, Euler’s equations of
motion of a rigid body, Generalised Euler equation, Passive Stabilisation of
Rigid Spacecraft, Torque–free motion of axi–symmetric satellites, Torque–free
motion of axi–symmetric satellites, Nutation Damping, Attitude manoeuvres of a
spinning satellite, Gravity–gradient stabilization, Dual–spin satellites, Active
Stabilisation and Control of Spacecraft, Environmental torques and other
disturbances, Attitude sensors, Actuators, Linear model of rigid satellite
attitude motion, Linear model of gyrostat attitude motion, Use of thrusters for
attitude control, Momentum exchange devices for attitude control, Quaternion
feedback control, Control Moment Gyroscopes.
Author(s): Giulio Avanzini, Dipartimento di
Ingegneria Aeronautica e Spaziale
107Pages