Passivity-Based Control with Disturbance Observer of Electromagnetic Formation Flight Spacecraft in the Port-Hamiltonian Framework

Authors

Jiaming Wang, Qingrui Zhou, Wei Zheng, Jiang Shao

Abstract

Satellite formation flying technology currently represents a focal point in space mission research. Traditional spacecraft payload performance and lifespan are often constrained by propellant limitations. Electromagnetic Formation Flying (EMFF), a propellant-free formation flying technique, has garnered widespread attention. Its inherent strong nonlinearity and coupling present challenges for high-precision control within EMFF. This paper presents the relative motion dynamics of a two-satellite EMFF in the port-Hamiltonian framework and constructs an accurate nonlinear model of the dynamics. Utilizing the concept of Interconnection and Damping Assignment and nonlinear disturbance observer, a composite disturbance-rejection passivity-based controller is designed, offering a method for controlling the magnetic dipole strength of formation satellites. Finally, numerical simulations are conducted to demonstrate the viability of the proposed dynamics model and control strategy.

Citation

• Journal: Applied Sciences
• Year: 2024
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 4248
• Publisher: MDPI AG
• DOI: 10.3390/app14104248

BibTeX

@article{Wang_2024,
  title={{Passivity-Based Control with Disturbance Observer of Electromagnetic Formation Flight Spacecraft in the Port-Hamiltonian Framework}},
  volume={14},
  ISSN={2076-3417},
  DOI={10.3390/app14104248},
  number={10},
  journal={Applied Sciences},
  publisher={MDPI AG},
  author={Wang, Jiaming and Zhou, Qingrui and Zheng, Wei and Shao, Jiang},
  year={2024},
  pages={4248}
}

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