The Space Systems Dynamics and Control (SSDC) group is a highly motivated team of researchers who, under the leadership of Dr. Kumar, are developing the next generation of satellite technology. The goal of the SSDC, along with industry and academic partners, is to develop guidance, control and navigation systems and attitude control systems for miniature spacecrafts including pico-satellites (0.1-1 kg) and femto-satellites (<0.1 kg). Miniature satellites weighing less than one kilogram offer exciting possibilities for scientific research and discoveries in a number of fields. The SSDC investigates the dynamics and control aspects of miniature satellites to further their design and development. This work includes the development of micro-electromechanical systems and nanotechnologies for space systems engineering.
Dr. Krishna Dev Kumar, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Space Systems Engineering
1st International Workshop on
Future Aerospace Systems: Prospects and Challenges (FAS 2009)
Ryerson University
June 1, 2009
Four Ph.D studentships and One Postdoctoral Fellowship are immediately available click here for details.
Satellite Control using Solar Radiation Pressure
Micro Electro Mechanical (MEMS) Actuators
Formation Flying of Miniature Satellites
Underactuated Satellite Control Systems
Micro, nano and pico Satellite Design
Spacecraft Orbital Control of Microsatellites

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Kam Shahid

Venus Garg

Surjit Varma

Tarun Patel

Geoff McVittie

Mike Alger

Frank Wong

Nadine Auda

Bryan Stuurman