Tag: math

  • GPS for astrogation in orbit

    Usage of GPS in space linked with specific difficulties. Here is technical study about approaches of usage GPS for satellite positioning.

  • Fixed delta-v maneuver

    Fixed delta-v maneuver

    Short note about approach to understanding and implementation of fixed delta-v transfer algorithm.

  • Quaternions and Rodrigues’ formula in ADCS

    Quaternions and Rodrigues’ formula in ADCS

    Quaternions is wide-spreaded math tool for describing rotations. Small post about specific case of usage of quaternions for ADCS in simulation.

  • Orbital autopilot

    Orbital autopilot

    Orbital autopilot – the system which guides spacecraft in flight. Detail description of Orbital AP with assessment of its strengths and weaknesses.

  • Reentry autopilot

    Reentry autopilot – very complex matter. Here I provided a detailed description of it, including explanation of algorithm and C4 diagram.

  • Atmospheric autopilot

    Description and C4 diagram of atmospheric autopilot software for simulated spaceplane.