Abstract: Provided is a single-axis pointing pure magnetic control algorithm for a spacecraft based on geometrical analysis to realize single-axis pointing control of the spacecraft through the pure magnetic control algorithm in which a magnetic torque is only output by a magnetorquer to interact with a geomagnetic field to generate a control torque. The algorithm uses a spatial geometry method to obtain an optimally controlled magnetic torque direction, thereby designing a PD controller. The problem that the traditional magnetic control method is low in efficiency and even cannot be controlled is overcome. The algorithm is simple and easy, can be used in the attitude control field of spacecrafts, and achieves the pointing control in point-to-sun of a solar array and point-to-ground of antennae.

Abstract: Provided is a single-axis pointing pure magnetic control algorithm for a spacecraft based on geometrical analysis to realize single-axis pointing control of the spacecraft through the pure magnetic control algorithm in which a magnetic torque is only output by a magnetorquer to interact with a geomagnetic field to generate a control torque. The algorithm uses a spatial geometry method to obtain an optimally controlled magnetic torque direction, thereby designing a PD controller. The problem that the traditional magnetic control method is low in efficiency and even cannot be controlled is overcome. The algorithm is simple and easy, can be used in the attitude control field of spacecrafts, and achieves the pointing control in point-to-sun of a solar array and point-to-ground of antennae.