The ESRO I Attitude Measurement System
- 1 January 1971
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems
- Vol. AES-7 (1) , 132-141
- https://doi.org/10.1109/taes.1971.310261
Abstract
A system for measuring the attitude of a small scientific satellite is described. It consists of a magnetic aspect system and a solar aspect system, and has been flown successfully on two missions. The development was aimed at achieving maximum precision while observing the severe restrictions natural in a small satellite. The result is a set of instruments differing in several respects from previously existing hardware. The flight results have proved very interesting and are expected to yield useful technological experience.Keywords
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