@article{GAO2022, 
author = {Han GAO and Yuanqing XIA and Xiaopu ZHANG and Guangchen ZHANG},
title = {Distributed fixed-time attitude coordinated control for multiple spacecraft with actuator saturation},
year = {2022},
journal = {Chinese Journal of Aeronautics},
volume = {35},
number = {4},
pages = {292-302},
keywords = {Multiple spacecraft, Distributed attitude control, Fixed-time observer, Fixed-time controller, Actuator saturation},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.1016/j.cja.2021.05.022},
doi = {10.1016/j.cja.2021.05.022},
abstract = {This paper investigates the distributed fixed-time attitude coordinated control problem for multiple spacecraft subject to actuator saturation under the directed topology. First, a distributed fixed-time observer is presented for each follower spacecraft to estimate the leader spacecraft’s states. Compared with the commonly used fixed-time observer, the settling time of the proposed fixed-time observer can be easily adjusted by some free design parameters. Next, a distributed fixed-time control scheme is derived by using the estimates of the leader spacecraft's states and the adding a power integrator technique. When considering actuator saturation, an auxiliary system is utilized to compensate the saturation. Further, a rigorous theoretical proof is provided to show that the practical fixed-time stability of the closed-loop system is ensured. Finally, simulation results illustrate the benefits and effectiveness of the developed control scheme.}
}