Model-Based Design of a Satellite with Orthogonal Spinning Sensors

Jonathan Shum

EECS Department
University of California, Berkeley
Technical Report No. UCB/EECS-2017-92
May 12, 2017

http://www2.eecs.berkeley.edu/Pubs/TechRpts/2017/EECS-2017-92.pdf

Simulation models of mechanical systems are typically difficult to construct due to the presence of constraints and non-linearity. A systematic tool suite has been developed to integrate simulation into the mechanical design cycle using Autodesk Inventor, Modelica, and LabVIEW. To validate the tool suite, we present a case study for the design of a satellite with unique dynamics.

The design process begins with a detailed 3D solid model of the satellite which encapsulates the kinematics and mass properties of the system. Then, dynamical models are developed to simulate the behavior of the satellite under various control strategies. Once the simulations provide satisfactory results, the satellite is manufactured and tested against the models using the same control algorithms.

Advisor: Claire Tomlin


BibTeX citation:

@mastersthesis{Shum:EECS-2017-92,
    Author = {Shum, Jonathan},
    Title = {Model-Based Design of a Satellite with Orthogonal Spinning Sensors},
    School = {EECS Department, University of California, Berkeley},
    Year = {2017},
    Month = {May},
    URL = {http://www2.eecs.berkeley.edu/Pubs/TechRpts/2017/EECS-2017-92.html},
    Number = {UCB/EECS-2017-92},
    Abstract = {Simulation models of mechanical systems are typically difficult to construct due to the presence of constraints and non-linearity. A systematic tool suite has been developed to integrate simulation into the mechanical design cycle using Autodesk Inventor, Modelica, and LabVIEW. To validate the tool suite, we present a case study for the design of a satellite with unique dynamics.

The design process begins with a detailed 3D solid model of the satellite which encapsulates the kinematics and mass properties of the system. Then, dynamical models are developed to simulate the behavior of the satellite under various control strategies. Once the simulations provide satisfactory results, the satellite is manufactured and tested against the models using the same control algorithms.}
}

EndNote citation:

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