Shape change actuation for precision attitude control
Bernstein, D.S.; McClamroch, N.H.; Jinglai Shen
Control Systems Magazine, IEEE
Volume 23, Issue 5, Oct. 2003 Page(s): 44 - 56
Digital Object Identifier   10.1109/MCS.2003.1234650
Summary: This article focuses on an alternative technology for attitude control called shape change actuation and control. The objective is to control the spacecraft attitude by purposefully changing the mass distribution of the spacecraft. Shape change actuation and control is not useful for momentum dumping or storage. Rather, it is intended for efficient, low-authority attitude control, possibly as a backup for thrusters and reaction wheels.

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