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Methods and systems for efficiently orienting an agile vehicle using a gyroscope array

  • US 8,209,070 B2
  • Filed: 12/17/2008
  • Issued: 06/26/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for orienting a vehicle using a control moment gyroscope array, the method comprising:

  • obtaining initial vehicle parameters for the vehicle;

    obtaining target vehicle parameters for the vehicle;

    determining command parameters based on a difference between the target vehicle parameters and the initial vehicle parameters;

    simulating operation of the control moment gyroscope array using the command parameters with a first torque value to obtain simulated vehicle parameters, the first torque value being at least equal to a maximum achievable torque for the control moment gyroscope array;

    determining a torque profile for the control moment gyroscope array based on the simulated operation when the simulated vehicle parameters are substantially equal to the target vehicle parameters; and

    operating the control moment gyroscope array using the torque profile.

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