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  • Demonstration of Aerodynamic Control Manoeuvres in Very Low Earth Orbit using SOAR (Satellite for Orbital Aerodynamics Research)

    Paper number

    IAC-19,B4,6A,2,x50772

    Author

    Dr. Nicholas H. Crisp, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Ms. Sabrina Livadiotti, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Dr. Peter C.E Roberts, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Dr. Steve Edmondson, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Dr. Sarah Haigh, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Mrs. Claire Huyton, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Mrs. Rachel Lyons, United Kingdom

    Coauthor

    Dr. Vitor Oiko, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Dr. Katharine Smith, United Kingdom, University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Ms. Luciana Sinpetru, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Mr. Alastair Straker, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Dr. Stephen Worrall, United Kingdom, The University of Manchester

    Coauthor

    Dr. Jonathan Becedas Rodríguez, Spain, Elecnor Deimos

    Coauthor

    Ms. Rosa María Domínguez, Spain, Elecnor Deimos Satellite Systems

    Coauthor

    Mr. David González, Spain, Elecnor Deimos Satellite Systems

    Coauthor

    Mr. Valentin Cañas, Spain, Elecnor Deimos Satellite Systems

    Coauthor

    Ms. Hanessian Virginia, Denmark, GomSpace Aps

    Coauthor

    Mr. Anders Mølgaard, Denmark, GomSpace Aps

    Coauthor

    Mr. Jens Nielsen, Denmark, GomSpace Aps

    Coauthor

    Dr. Morten Bisgaard, Denmark, GomSpace ApS

    Coauthor

    Mr. Adam Boxberger, Germany, IRS, University of Stuttgart

    Coauthor

    Mr. Yung-An Chan, Germany, Institute of Space Systems, Universität Stuttgart

    Coauthor

    Dr. Georg H. Herdrich, Germany, University of Stuttgart

    Coauthor

    Mr. Francesco Romano, Germany, Institute of Space Systems, University of Stuttgart

    Coauthor

    Prof. Stefanos Fasoulas, Germany, University of Stuttgart

    Coauthor

    Mr. Constantin Traub, Germany, Institute of Space Systems, University of Stuttgart

    Coauthor

    Dr. Daniel Garcia-Almiñana, Spain, UPC-BarcelonaTECH

    Coauthor

    Dr. Silvia Rodriguez-Donaire, Spain, UPC-BarcelonaTECH

    Coauthor

    Dr. Miquel Sureda, Spain, UPC-BarcelonaTECH

    Coauthor

    Mrs. Dhiren Kataria, United Kingdom, Mullard Space Science Laboratory

    Coauthor

    Dr. Ron Outlaw, United States

    Coauthor

    Ms. Badia Belkouchi, France, Euroconsult

    Coauthor

    Mr. Alexis Conte, France, Euroconsult

    Coauthor

    Mr. Jose Santiago Perez Cano, France, Euroconsult

    Coauthor

    Mrs. Rachel Villain, France, Euroconsult

    Coauthor

    Ms. Barbara Heißerer, Germany, concentris research management gmbh

    Coauthor

    Ms. Ameli Schwalber, Germany, concentris research management gmbh

    Year

    2019

    Abstract
    Aerodynamic forces have often been proposed as a possible means to perform a variety of different attitude and orbit control manoeuvres in very low Earth orbits including pointing control, constellation and formation management, and re-entry interface targeting. However, despite interest and numerous studies conducted in this area there is has been lack of on-orbit demonstration of these manoeuvres beyond simple proof of aerostability and some operational use of differential drag for constellation maintenance. SOAR (Satellite for Aerodynamics Research) is a CubeSat mission and part of DISCOVERER, a Horizon 2020 funded project to develop technologies to enable sustained operation of Earth observation satellites in very Low Earth Orbits. SOAR is due to be launched in 2020 with the primary aim to investigate the interaction between different materials and the atmospheric flow regime in very low Earth orbits. This satellite, with its set of rotating aerodynamic fins, also offers the unique opportunity to demonstrate and test novel aerodynamic control methods in the Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) environment. This paper presents the approach to demonstrate novel aerodynamic control methods in-orbit which will be used on the experimental SOAR Cubesat. The aerodynamic manoeuvres and associated control methods selected for demonstration are first described. Simulations of the aerodynamic control manoeuvres and expected satellite dynamic behaviour are also presented, demonstrating potential advantages for spacecraft operations which can be achieved by utilising the natural aerodynamic forces present at these lower orbital altitudes.
    Abstract document

    IAC-19,B4,6A,2,x50772.brief.pdf

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