Attitude Determination of an Orbiting Satellite. Part I. Gravitational Torque. Part II. Dynamical Equations for the Attitude Matrix. Part III. Magnetic Torque

摘要

This Technical Note contains a study of the effect of the earth's gravitational field on the spin-motion of an orbiting satellite. Part I discusses gravitational torque, Part II dynamical equations for the attitude matrix, and Part II magnetic torque. Two appendices and a bibliography are included. (Author)