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Momentum-Control System Array Architectures

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This chapter provides the analysis tools and fundamental theory for the design of an array architecture consisting of momentum devices. First, the properties of the actuator alignments and their effect on shaping the performance envelope of the momentum-control system are discussed. A survey of common array types for RWA, CMG, and mixed arrays follows. A discussion of performance metrics and methods used to optimize the array architecture concludes the chapter.

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    The avoidance of SGCMG singularities for an array of two or more VSCMGs with linearly independent gimbal axes assumes that the rotors do not reach their maximum speed or zero. With sufficiently many rotors at maximum speed, the array can no longer provide rotor accelerations to aid in SGCMG singularity avoidance. Similarly, when enough rotors have very little momentum, the gyroscopic torque vanishes, worsening the singularities.

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  1. Space Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland A.F.B., NM, USA

    Frederick A. Leve

  2. Honeywell, Glendale, AZ, USA

    Brian J. Hamilton

  3. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

    Mason A. Peck

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Leve, F.A., Hamilton, B.J., Peck, M.A. (2015). Momentum-Control System Array Architectures. In: Spacecraft Momentum Control Systems. Space Technology Library, vol 1010. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22563-0_6

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