Department - Author 1
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Electrical Engineering
Date
6-2011
Primary Advisor
Taufik
Abstract/Summary
The Cal Poly Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics Simulator mimics the rotation dynamics of a spacecraft in orbit and acts as a test bed for spacecraft attitude control system development and demonstration. Prior to this project, the simulator measured its attitude dynamics from a total of seven sensors mounted on to the platform, including three micro-electromechanical system (MEMs) gyroscopes, and four motor encoders. This project entails the installation of an LN-200 high performance gyroscope, which will provide a greater measure of accuracy. The goal of this project is to design a power circuit that will integrate the LN-200 inertial measurement unit onto the current system, and as well as the installation onto the platform of the simulator. Previous design of the IMU power circuit used linear regulators to control the output power, but a design with switching regulators will increase efficiency and control.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/eesp/75
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Aeronautical Vehicles Commons, Electrical and Electronics Commons, Navigation, Guidance, Control and Dynamics Commons, Power and Energy Commons, Propulsion and Power Commons