Control algorithms for the active magnetic attitude control systems are covered in the survey.
Three different situations in the magnetic system implementation are considered. First …

In the present work, the research derived from a wide experience on cup anemometer
calibration works at IDR/UPM Institute (Instituto Universitario de Microgravedad “Ignacio Da …

A sampling of the environment around inert space objects has determined, which linear and
nonlinear waves are created by moving space debris of all sizes. Plasma waves excited by …

This paper presents the development of the UPMSat-2 sun sensor, from the design to on-
orbit operation. It also includes the testing of the instrument, one of the most important tasks …

Novel technologies and design techniques of the active attitude control systems (ACS) for
microspacecraft are briefly covered in this survey. Electric propulsion (EP) thrusters for …

Abstract The IDR/UPM Institute is the research center responsible for the Master in Space
Systems (MUSE) of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). This is a 2-year (120 ECTS) …

Today, project-based learning is a well-known methodology in engineering education. In the
IDR/UPM Institute of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), different lines of research …

Satellite attitude motion subject to the well-known B-dot magnetic control is considered.
Unlike the majority of studies the present work focuses on the slowly rotating spacecraft. The …

Three-axis attitude control using only magnetic actuators has been considered a difficult task
due to earth's time-varying magnetic field, the inherent under-actuation associated with this …

For the design of space structures, the dynamic coupling between equipment and the
satellite (or between a satellite and the launcher) is usually avoided due to negative effects …