Are there currently any practical, well-founded basic requirements for small spacecraft orientation systems that can be used as a starting point for mission development?
Explanations: The main purpose of the attitude control system is to orient the spacecraft in the right direction with the required degree of accuracy. From this point of view, the designer must formulate the requirements (established by the flight objectives), evaluate the force-torque characteristics, select the appropriate equipment (engines, sensors and algorithms to ensure the specified orientation). At first glance, the task is simple. But when we go down one level, questions such as:
- required accuracy of the attitude control system (in terms of speeds/angular position)
- speed control range
- required quality indicators of transient processes (degree of oscillation, overshoot, control time, etc.)
- overload capacity of electric motors (ratio of the ultimate torque to the nominal torque)
First, I would like to see what paths have been trodden and what solutions have been tested in practice, i.e. build on accumulated practical experience.
Question: What are the practically justified basic requirements for attitude control systems for small spacecraft from the point of view of system engineering and control?