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Attitude control system for small satellites
US9199746B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9199746-B2 |
| Application number | US-201013321086-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | May 19, 2009 |
| Publication date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
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Various embodiments of the present invention include an attitude control system for use with small satellites. According to various embodiments, the system allows rapid retargeting (e.g., high slew rates) and full three-axis attitude control of small satellites using a compact actuation system. In certain embodiments, the compact actuation system includes a plurality of single-gimbaled control moment gyroscopes (SGCMG) arranged in a pyramidal configuration that are disposed within a small satellite.
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That which is claimed: 1. An attitude control system (ACS) for use with a pico- or a nano-satellite comprising: a plurality of single-gimbaled control moment gyroscopes (SGCMGs) arranged in a pyramidal configuration and operable to provide three-axis attitude control of the satellite, wherein each SGCMG defines a longitudinal axis with a first end and a second end, wherein the longitudinal axis of each SGCMG aligns with a respective side of the pyramidal configuration, and wherein…
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- What does patent US9199746B2 cover?
- Various embodiments of the present invention include an attitude control system for use with small satellites. According to various embodiments, the system allows rapid retargeting (e.g., high slew rates) and full three-axis attitude control of small satellites using a compact actuation system. In certain embodiments, the compact actuation system includes a plurality of single-gimbaled control …
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- Nagabhushan Vivek, Fitz-Coy Norman G, Leve Frederick Aaron, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B64G1/286. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Dec 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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