The growing need for commercial Earth images, especially with high Resolution, implies the development of satellites capable of rapid reorientation of their line of sight. The present paper analyses the requirements of such missions and details the adaptation 01 the Mini-CMG design to maneuvering applications. The wheel spin axis is supported by magnetic bearings to improve the reliability and precision of the actuator, the control is based on feedforward calculated stee ring laws.
The growing need for commercial Earth images, especially with high Resolution, implies the development of satellites capable of rapid reorientation of their line of sight. The present paper analyses the requirements of such missions and details the adaptation 01 the Mini-CMG design to maneuvering applications. The wheel spin axis is supported by magnetic bearings to improve the reliability and precision of the actuator, the control is based on feedforward calculated stee ring laws.
The growing need for commercial Earth images, especially with high Resolution, implies the development of satellites capable of rapid reorientation of their line of sight. The present paper analyses the requirements of such missions and details the adaptation 01 the Mini-CMG design to maneuvering applications. The wheel spin axis is supported by magnetic bearings to improve the reliability and precision of the actuator, the control is based on feedforward calculated stee ring laws.