Satellite Attitude Control System

Objective: To understand the basics of satellite attitude control by modeling and simulating a control system using MATLAB/Simulink.

Workflow Steps:

1. Basic System Modeling
   a. Simple Dynamics: Model a basic satellite with 3-DOF (pitch, yaw, roll) using simple equations of motion. Use a single reaction wheel or torque rod for control.
   b. Simulink Setup: Create a straightforward Simulink model with blocks representing the satellite and control mechanism.
2. Basic Control Design
   a. PID Control: Implement a basic PID controller in Simulink to stabilize one axis of the satellite.
   b. Initial Testing: Run the simulation to observe how the PID controller adjusts the satellite's orientation.
3. Code Generation
   a. MATLAB Autocoder: Generate C code from the PID controller model using MATLAB Coder.
   b. Review the Code: Look at the generated code to understand how the MATLAB/Simulink model translates into C.
4. Simple Validation
   a. Run on MATLAB: Validate the generated code by running it within MATLAB or on a simple microcontroller.

Project Deliverables:
-Simulink Model: Basic model of the satellite control system.
-Simulation Results: Basic plots showing the system's behavior.
-Generated Code: Simple C code for the PID controller.
-Documentation: A brief summary of what you’ve learned and how the system works.

Tools and Resources: Software: MATLAB, Simulink, MATLAB Coder.