Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Quiz

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What are the fundamental components of an Attitude Control System (ACS) for a spacecraft?

  • Attitude sensors, attitude determination and control software, actuators (correct)
  • Sun sensors, redundant sensors, external inputs
  • Thrusters, star trackers, earth sensors
  • Gyroscopes, magnetic torqrods, wheels

Which category of control is considered more accurate and versatile for spacecraft?

  • Seldom control
  • Passive control
  • Active control (correct)
  • Redundant control

What is the main task of an Attitude Control System (ACS) for a spacecraft?

  • Determine and accurately reconstruct the spatial orientation of the spacecraft, and keep the spacecraft in the desired spatial orientation (correct)
  • Minimize the use of resources
  • Maintain the stability of the spacecraft's orbit
  • Provide redundant sensors for safety

What is the purpose of attitude sensors in an Attitude Control System (ACS)?

<p>To determine the spatial orientation of the spacecraft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between passive control and active control for spacecraft?

<p>Passive control is simple but much less accurate, while active control is more complex and expensive but also much more accurate and versatile (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimal set of parameters required for orbit determination?

<p>(r,v) (position, velocity) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the predicted values differing from the true ones in orbit determination?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of errors or inadequacy in the dynamical model in orbit determination?

<p>The state determination must be repeated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of a dynamical system?

<p>The set of parameters required to predict the future evolution of the system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the measurements linked to the dynamical state in orbit determination?

<p>Range, range-rate, angles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of tracking configurations, what is the distinguishing feature of a three-way configuration?

<p>It involves both downlink and uplink signals, as well as an onboard transponder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of commands are associated with telecommand in the context of uplink?

<p>Control commands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which segment of the space system is responsible for receiving telemetry data?

<p>Control Station (TT&amp;C) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a two-way tracking configuration from a one-way configuration?

<p>Carrier is generated by the ground station using the station master frequency standard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of signals does the ground segment handle for uplink and downlink activities?

<p>Telemetry and telecommand signals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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