Optimization Issues in the Problem of Small Satellite Attitude Determination and Control

Abstract

The problems of synthesis of attitude determination and control system of small satellites regarding the influence of external perturbations due to their small mass and restrictions in using high-precision actuators, due to the limitations of energy budget and construction, are considered. The solutions to this problem are proposed involving the development of high-accuracy algorithms for satellite attitude determination and control, using the minimum set of sensors, various types of actuators, and optimization principles.