University of Colorado Boulder
Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion
University of Colorado Boulder

Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion

This course is part of Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Specialization

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Hanspeter Schaub

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  • Differentiate between a range of nonlinear stability concepts

  • Apply Lyapunov’s direct method to argue stability and convergence on a range of dynamical systems

  • Develop rate and attitude error measures for a 3-axis attitude control using Lyapunov theory

  • Analyze rigid body control convergence with unmodeled torque

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There are 4 modules in this course

Discusses stability definitions of nonlinear dynamical systems, and compares to the classical linear stability definitions. The difference between local and global stability is covered.

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12 videos7 quizzes

Lyapunov's direct method is employed to prove these stability properties for a nonlinear system and prove stability and convergence. The possible function definiteness is introduced which forms the building block of Lyapunov's direct method. Convenient prototype Lyapunov candidate functions are presented for rate- and state-error measures.

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14 videos7 quizzes

A nonlinear 3-axis attitude pointing control law is developed and its stability is analyized using Lyapunov theory. Convergence is discussed considering both modeled and unmodeled torques. The control gain selection is presented using the convenient linearized closed loop dynamics.

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8 videos5 quizzes

Alternate feedback control laws are formulated where actuator saturation is considered. Further, a control law is presented that perfectly linearizes the closed loop dynamics in terms of quaternions and MRPs. Finally, the 3-axis Lyapunov attitude control is developed for a spacecraft with a cluster of N reaction wheel control devices.

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6 videos3 quizzes1 peer review

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Hanspeter Schaub

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