Algorithm of Thruster Failure Detection for the International Space Station Based on Self-Adjusting Onboard Model of Angular Motion Dynamics

The article reviews the failure detection of the International Space Station thrusters. We designed an algorithm for the detection of thruster failures. It is based on the analysis of the difference between the actual behavior of the angular motion dynamics of the spacecraft and its onboard model. The self-adjusting onboard model allows us to eliminate the false alarms caused by the influence of structure elastic vibrations. We also provide both simulation and real flight test results.

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