Small Satellite Modelling and Attitude Control Using Fuzzy Logic

Small satellites have become increasingly popular recently as a means of providing educational institutes with the chance to design, construct, and test their spacecraft from beginning to the possible launch due to the low launching cost. This approach is remarkably cost saving because of the weight and size reduction of such satellites. Weight reduction could be realised by utilising electromagnetic coils solely, instead of different types of actuators. This paper describes the restrictions of using only “Electromagnetic" actuation for 3D stabilisation and how to make the magnetorquer based attitude control feasible using Fuzzy Logic Control (FLC). The design is developed to stabilize the spacecraft against gravity gradient disturbances with a three-axis stabilizing capability.

• Amirhossein Asadabadi
• Amir Anvar

• Fuzzy
• Attitude Control
• Small Satellite
• Fuzzy Logic Control
• Electromagnetic
• Magnetic Control.

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