Predictive Fuzzy Logic Controller for Agile Micro-Satellite

This paper presents the use of the predictive fuzzy logic controller (PFLC) applied to attitude control system for agile micro-satellite. In order to reduce the effect of unpredictable time delays and large uncertainties, the algorithm employs predictive control to predict the attitude of the satellite. Comparison of the PFLC and conventional fuzzy logic controller (FLC) is presented to evaluate the performance of the control system during attitude maneuver. The two proposed models have been analyzed with the same level of noise and external disturbances. Simulation results demonstrated the feasibility and advantages of the PFLC on the attitude determination and control system (ADCS) of agile satellite.

• A. Bellar
• M.K. Fellah
• A.M. Si Mohammed
• M. Bensaada
• L. Boukhris

• Agile micro-satellite
• Attitude control
• fuzzy logic
• predictive control

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