Drag-Free and Attitude Control, DFAC

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

Attitude control technique that maintains a perturbation-free orbit by compensating non-gravitational perturbations such as atmospheric drag; GOCE satellite is a typical application.

Application Value

Drag-Free and Attitude Control, DFAC plays an important role in orbital dynamics and attitude control, serving as a critical tool for analyzing spacecraft motion characteristics. Research on this concept enables optimization of orbit transfer schemes and improvement of control system performance.

  • Restricted Three-Body Problem
  • KAM Theorem
  • Hill Clohessy Wiltshire Equations
  • State Transition Function

References

  • Canuto 2018.
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