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GPS IIF yaw attitude control during eclipse season - IGS Analysis ...

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Sun-nadir-steering (1/2)<br />

– L-band antenna needs to be pointed<br />

toward geocenter; solar panels have<br />

to be perpendicular to Sun direction<br />

– Orientation (“<strong>attitude</strong>”) needs to be<br />

continuously adjusted through <strong>yaw</strong><br />

and pitch <strong>control</strong><br />

– ADCS provides sensors (Earth, Sun,<br />

Gyro) and effectors (reaction wheels,<br />

torque rods)<br />

<strong>GPS</strong> <strong>IIF</strong> <strong>yaw</strong> <strong>attitude</strong> <strong>control</strong> <strong>during</strong> <strong>eclipse</strong> <strong>season</strong> | Dilssner et al. | Pag. 2

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