RIT Space Exploration Group (SPEX) ADCS Attitude Determination and Control System
Control Moment Gyro Create a single DOF Control Moment gyroscope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cRb0xvPJ2M Test bed for control system development Validate Matlab Simulations Develop CMG control system Use MSP430 Position control Disturbance rejection Motor Desaturation Current State Most components machined Ordering final components
Magnetorquer Demo Create a Magnetorquer Demo for Imagine RIT Demonstrate attitude control using earth’s magnetic field Create test bed for attitude control systems Create first generation system that can be improved for 1U CubeSat Work to be done: Finish choosing components Order parts for system Assemble magnetorquers & supporting circuitry
GMAT/STK Simulation Understand Capabilities of Orbital Software Learn how to incorporate orbital information into attitude simulations Begin building attitude simulations Simulate CubeSat rotation in orbit Account for disturbance torques Account for Magnetorquer torques