System and method for assessing the performance of an attitude control system for small satellites

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9194756
APP PUB NO 20130199308A1
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13809665

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Various embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for assessing the performance of an actuator of a attitude control system (ACS), such as a control moment gyroscope (CMG). In one embodiment, a system includes a support bracket assembly coupled to an actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to generate an output torque. The system also includes at least one sensor assembly coupled to the support bracket assembly, wherein the at least one sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to measure the output torque about at least one axis of the support bracket assembly while the support bracket assembly remains substantially motionless.

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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC223 GRINTER HALL GAINESVILLE FL 32611

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Fitz-Coy, Norman G Gainesville, US 8 123
Nagabhushan, Vivek Phoenix, US 5 57

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