Abstract
This paper describes how Rutgers University's SPICEsat (Sloshing Platform for In-Orbit Controller Experimentation) CubeSat mission is being used to excite student interest in control engineering. Many spacecraft rely on large propellant tanks that can slosh, affecting their control. SPICEsat aims to be the first CubeSat to study this phenomenon in zero gravity. The primary mission is to improve our understanding of sloshing dynamics through novel experiments. This will lead to better control systems for future spacecraft. A secondary mission is to provide educational and outreach opportunities throughout the project. Students will gain hands-on experience in modeling, identification, and control by working with SPICEsat data and test-benches specifically developed for this mission.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 83-88 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | IFAC-PapersOnLine |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 16 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2nd IFAC Workshop on Aerospace Control Education, WACE 2024 - Bertinoro, Italy Duration: Jul 22 2024 → Jul 24 2024 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
Keywords
- Aerospace Control Systems Technology
- Control Education
- Experiences outside the classroom
- Laboratory Equipment
- Project-based Education