Robust Finite-Time Control for Spacecraft with Coupled Translation and Attitude Dynamics

Robust finite-time control for spacecraft with coupled translation and attitude dynamics is investigated in the paper. An error-based spacecraft motion model in six-degree-of-freedom is firstly developed. Then a finite-time controller based on nonsingular terminal sliding mode control technique is p...

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Main Authors: Guo-Qiang Wu, Shu-Nan Wu, Zhi-Gang Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/707485
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Summary:Robust finite-time control for spacecraft with coupled translation and attitude dynamics is investigated in the paper. An error-based spacecraft motion model in six-degree-of-freedom is firstly developed. Then a finite-time controller based on nonsingular terminal sliding mode control technique is proposed to achieve translation and attitude maneuvers in the presence of model uncertainties and environmental perturbations. A finite-time observer is designed and a modified controller is then proposed to deal with uncertainties and perturbations and alleviate chattering. Numerical simulations are finally provided to illustrate the performance of the proposed controllers.
ISSN:1024-123X
1563-5147