Modeling the Angular Momentum Control of Small Spacecraft with a Magnetic Attitude Control System

Abstract

The problem of modeling the angular momentum control modes of small spacecraft using electromagnetic systems interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field is considered. The electromagnetic system control law has been constructed for various compositions of measurable parameters. A set of scale factors has been formed to investigate the angular momentum control mode of dynamically similar models. Based on a dynamical test stand, we have carried out experimental studies to model the angular motion dynamics of small spacecraft with a magnetic attitude control system.