An adaptive fuzzy control scheme with application in flexible spacecraft control

We introduce a direct fuzzy adaptive control for the large angle rotational movement and vibration suppression of a flexible spacecraft. A Takagi Sugeno inference system is used to approximate a feedback linearization control law. The adaptation mechanism is based on estimate of the error between the ideal unknown control signal and the actual control signal using a Mamdani fuzzy inference system. Simulation results show precise trajectory control and vibration suppression of the flexible spacecraft.