The projects deal with dynamics and control of satellites with focus on specific research areas. The project “Fault Tolerant and Intelligent Attitude Control System for Micro- and Nano-Satellites” involves research in the areas of 1) Attitude Control Using Nanowheels and CMGs, and 2) Fault Tolerant Attitude Control. The project “Autonomous Station-Keeping and Formation Maintenance of Microsatellites using Solar Radiation Pressure and Aerodynamic Forces” deals with research in the areas of 1) Orbit and Attitude Control, 2) Formation Keeping and 3) Forces and Torques on Satellites due to Solar Radiation Pressure and Aerodynamic Forces. In recent years, microsatellites and nanosatellites have experienced rapid growth due to their low cost and short development time. The proposed research will examine orbit and attitude control systems for these satellites, and design fault-tolerant and intelligent orbit and attitude controllers using reaction wheels, control moment gyros, and environmental forces.
These are challenging projects and involve theoretical and experimental work. For Ph.D. program the prospective candidate should have a Master’s degree in dynamics and control while for the postdoctoral position, the candidate should have a Ph.D degree in dynamics and nonlinear control. The candidates must have a strong background in mathematics, dynamics and control. Experience with MATLAB is essential. Knowledge of orbital or attitude dynamics is desirable. The projects will be based in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ryerson University and in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University. The research will be jointly supervised by Dr. Krishna Kumar, Canada Research Chair (Ryerson University) and Dr. Arun Misra, Chair (McGill University). The prospective candidate should directly apply before March 31, 2008 to:
Dr. Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ryerson University 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Tel: +1-416-979-5000 Ext. 4908; Fax: +1-416-979-5056
Email: kdkumar@ryerson.ca
Dr. Arun Misra, Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University
817 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC, H3A 2K6, Canada
Tel: +1-514-398-6288; Fax: +1-514-7365
Email: arun.misra@mcgill.ca
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