NPSAT1 magnetic attitude control system algorithm verification, validation, and air-bearing tests

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. === NPSAT1 is a gravity-gradient friendly, prolate body designed to fly at 600 Å 40 km inclined to 34.5 degrees. The satellite uses a magnetic 3-axis active attitude control system (ACS) using magnetic torque rods that interact with the Earth&#...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Herbert, Eric W.
Other Authors: Leonard, Barry S.
Format: Others
Published: Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1411