Space subsystems design: (navigation, control, structure and…)
Moslem Karim Abadeh; Morteza Tayefi
Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 April 2024
Abstract
In this study, the control of a space capsule during the re-entry phase is examined. Re-entry is one of the most important phases of a spacecraft's mission because when the spacecraft enters the Earth's atmosphere, aerodynamic forces and moments will disturb the angles of attack and side slip. These ...
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In this study, the control of a space capsule during the re-entry phase is examined. Re-entry is one of the most important phases of a spacecraft's mission because when the spacecraft enters the Earth's atmosphere, aerodynamic forces and moments will disturb the angles of attack and side slip. These disturb angles, if not controlled, can cause serious injuries to the spacecraft and its passengers. To eliminate the disturbances, moving mass controllers have been used as an operator. Moving mass controllers (MMC) control the flying device by creating an internal force. The main advantage of moving mass controllers compared to other operators such as aerodynamic surfaces and thrust jets is the non-production of turbulent aerodynamic force (which can disrupt the controller's performance) due to the creation of internal force. Another important factor is the mechanism of moving mass controllers. In this research, in addition to the cross mechanism, which is a more common mechanism, the radial mechanism has also been examined. A non-linear controller is needed in order to use the radial mechanism, and in this research, a non-linear proportional-integral-derivative controller is suggested.
A. R. Alemi Naeeni; J. Roshanian
Volume 6, Issue 4 , January 2014, , Pages 53-62
Abstract
In this paper, a multi-objective guidance scenario has been developed which could be used to improve the accuracy of sub-orbital modules at the entry to the earth’s atmosphere. Developed algorithm could be used for the trajectory shaping and adjusting of the trajectory relative to the desired position. ...
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In this paper, a multi-objective guidance scenario has been developed which could be used to improve the accuracy of sub-orbital modules at the entry to the earth’s atmosphere. Developed algorithm could be used for the trajectory shaping and adjusting of the trajectory relative to the desired position. To achieve defined objectives, it has been organized in three phases relative to different layers of trajectory. In the first phase, using of sensitivity functions which are of less computational burden, improving the accuracy according to the reference trajectory is done. In the second phase, trajectory shaping which is required to achieve desired flight performance is applied which could be designed and performed online in the mission. Finally in the last phase which is relative to low altitudes, improving of the accuracy according to homing rules is performed. Validation of developed algorithm using of a sample guidance problem is presented finally.
