2 papers
physics.space-ph2026
Solar Cruiser Disturbance Torque Estimation and Predictive Momentum Management
Ping-Yen Shen, Ryan J. Caverly
This paper presents a novel disturbance-torque-estimation-augmented model predictive control (MPC) framework to perform momentum management on NASA's Solar Cruiser solar sail missi…
physics.space-ph2025
Solar Sail Momentum Management With Mass Translation and Reflectivity Devices Using Predictive Control
Ping-Yen Shen, Ryan J. Caverly
Solar sails enable propellant-free space missions by utilizing solar radiation pressure as thrust. However, disturbance torques act on the solar sail and effective attitude control…