Implementation and analysis of different geomagnetic field models for attitude determination and control system (ADCS) of a satellite

IF 8.1 1区物理与天体物理 Q2 ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Astrodynamics Pub Date : 2026-02-03 DOI:10.1007/s42064-025-0283-3

Hoor Bano, Tatiana Podladchikova, Bisma Sajid, Dmitry Ris

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Abstract

An attitude determination and control system (ADCS) is essential for orientation stability and performance of slew maneuvers on the satellite. This research focuses on comparing two different geomagnetic field models, direct dipole model and International Geomagnetic Reference Field model, for modeling of magnetometer and magnetorquers. Both these magnetic field models are compared and analyzed for two satellite attitude cases: orientation stability and unloading of reaction wheels. Magnetometer modeling is utilized to get sensor data for attitude determination and control to attain orientation stability. Whereas, the magnetorquer model aids in reaction wheel unloading, by performing the required actuation on the satellite, upon interaction with the Earth’s magnetic field. The study offers a comprehensive lookout on the impact of geomagnetic field models on the overall ADCS performance, incorporating both attitude estimation and control via the sensor and actuator modeling. Apart from this, valuable insights are gained into selecting optimal models based on specific mission requirements and available computational resources. Finally, this comparison and analysis results in unique findings for an actual future satellite mission, that is to be launched soon.

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卫星姿态确定与控制系统中不同地磁场模型的实现与分析

姿态确定与控制系统（ADCS）是保证卫星姿态稳定性和回转机动性能的关键。本文重点比较了两种不同的地磁场模型，即直接偶极子模型和国际地磁场参考模型，用于磁强计和磁力矩器的建模。对卫星姿态稳定性和反力轮卸载两种情况下的磁场模型进行了比较分析。利用磁强计建模获得传感器数据，用于姿态确定和控制，以达到姿态稳定。然而，磁力矩器模型在与地球磁场相互作用时，通过对卫星执行所需的驱动，有助于反作用力轮卸载。该研究全面观察了地磁场模型对ADCS整体性能的影响，通过传感器和执行器建模结合了姿态估计和控制。除此之外，在根据具体任务要求和可用计算资源选择最佳模型方面获得了宝贵的见解。最后，这种比较和分析为即将发射的实际的未来卫星任务提供了独特的发现。

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Astrodynamics Engineering-Aerospace Engineering

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6.90

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34.40%

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期刊介绍： Astrodynamics is a peer-reviewed international journal that is co-published by Tsinghua University Press and Springer. The high-quality peer-reviewed articles of original research, comprehensive review, mission accomplishments, and technical comments in all fields of astrodynamics will be given priorities for publication. In addition, related research in astronomy and astrophysics that takes advantages of the analytical and computational methods of astrodynamics is also welcome. Astrodynamics would like to invite all of the astrodynamics specialists to submit their research articles to this new journal. Currently, the scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:Fundamental orbital dynamicsSpacecraft trajectory optimization and space mission designOrbit determination and prediction, autonomous orbital navigationSpacecraft attitude determination, control, and dynamicsGuidance and control of spacecraft and space robotsSpacecraft constellation design and formation flyingModelling, analysis, and optimization of innovative space systemsNovel concepts for space engineering and interdisciplinary applicationsThe effort of the Editorial Board will be ensuring the journal to publish novel researches that advance the field, and will provide authors with a productive, fair, and timely review experience. It is our sincere hope that all researchers in the field of astrodynamics will eagerly access this journal, Astrodynamics, as either authors or readers, making it an illustrious journal that will shape our future space explorations and discoveries.