Date of Award
2020-01-01
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Engineering
Advisor(s)
Joel Quintana
Abstract
This Thesis presents a mathematical model developed for the computational simulation ofCubeSat movement using four thrusters that permit uniaxial translation and rotation. Arbitrary functions are fit to boundary conditions to simulate the force, acceleration, velocity, and displacement of the CubeSat along a plane. The model is used to derive a motion control algorithm assuming constant pressure and mass. A single model describes both translation and rotation. This Thesis also explores the relationship between propellant consumption and the time required to complete a displacement implied by the model.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2020-12
File Size
61 pages
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Christian Lozoya
Recommended Citation
Lozoya, Christian, "Planar Motion Control of a Cube Satellite Using Cold Gas Thrusters" (2020). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 3173.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/3173
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Aerospace Engineering Commons, Mathematics Commons, Physics Commons