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University of Colorado Boulder

Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion

This course trains you in the skills needed to program specific orientation and achieve precise aiming goals for spacecraft moving through three dimensional space. First, we cover stability definitions of nonlinear dynamical systems, covering the difference between local and global stability. We then analyze and apply Lyapunov's Direct Method to prove these stability properties, and develop a nonlinear 3-axis attitude pointing control law using Lyapunov theory. Finally, we look at alternate feedback control laws and closed loop dynamics. After this course, you will be able to... * Differentiate between a range of nonlinear stability concepts * Apply Lyapunov’s direct method to argue stability and convergence on a range of dynamical systems * Develop rate and attitude error measures for a 3-axis attitude control using Lyapunov theory * Analyze rigid body control convergence with unmodeled torque The material covered is taking from the book "Analytical Mechanics of Space Systems" available at https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/book/10.2514/4.105210.

Status: Engineering Analysis
Status: Mechanics
AdvancedCourse31 hours

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SH

Reviewed Sep 11, 2020

Thanks Prof Schaub, that was a wonder of a course! Learned so much and still want to proceed :)

JP

Reviewed Sep 26, 2020

Course is amazing and well detailed with different live perspectives.

MA

Reviewed May 29, 2019

Excellent course! Enjoyed it a lot. Learnt a lot as well. Thank you.

DA

Reviewed Sep 18, 2020

Excellent course but it could have been smoother if the instructor kept himself in loop with people doing the course

PP

Reviewed Nov 26, 2020

The whole course is really good. The instructor is awesome at teaching concepts. I got to learn a lot of new things.

SD

Reviewed Feb 3, 2018

Excellent teaching from Professor Schaub ! Course has been very well organised and touches on the important aspects of nonlinear control. Looking forward to more courses from you.Thank you !

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