Motion determination of microsatellite control system mock-ups on aerodynamic test-bed by using monocular vision

An algorithm for center of mass and attitude motion determination of control system mock-ups moving along the aerodynamic test-bed is proposed. The algorithms based on reference points recognition, that installed on the mock-up surface. It estimates the position, linear velocity, attitude and angular velocity of the mock-ups. The accuracy of the algorithm estimations is studied in the paper. The results of the laboratory experiments are presented.