Method for systematic calibration of the vectorial momentum momentum control of a satellite

摘要

A method of simultaneously performing a translational maneuver of a spacecraft (20) by a thruster (36) and dumping momentum from the spacecraft (20) during a time period P. The method entails aligning the thruster (36) along a thrust vector (V) which is fixed during the time period P, wherein the thrust vector (V) is aligned with the center of mass (46) of the spacecraft (20) at a time P/2 and firing the thruster (36) throughout the time period P. IMAGE