Attitude Control for prEcise Sciences (ACES)
Description: Attitude Control for prEcise Sciences (ACES) is a project to develop the algorithms and select prototype hardware for an attitude determination & control system (ADCS). An ADCS is the combination of hardware and software that determines and controls the orientation of spacecraft. These systems are used for many important spacecraft operations such as communications, detumbling, and power generation.
The team's current work focuses on selecting hardware and algorithm development for a cost-effective ADCS which meets the precise attitude knowledge and pointing requirements for both heliophysics and astrophysics investigations. The project is currently focusing on improving the modeling and simulation software tools created in previous semesters and creating documentation for a future team.
Advisor: Brian MarottaÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Sponsor: Aerospace Corp.
PM: TBA
Team Roster: TBA