Spacecraft.MOI Property

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Description

Returns the components of the moment of inertia matrix of the dry Spacecraft and all attached Tanks. The Spacecraft's moment of inertia is updated during maneuvers as fuel is depleted from the tanks. The MOI is also used as an input with the Spinner attitude system.

 

Timing Precision Mode

This page describes functionality in nanosecond timing precision mode.

Click here to see the documentation for this object in millisecond timing precision mode.

 

Attributes

Type:

Matrix of number (size = 3 x 3)

Access:

read

Units:

kg m2

 

Syntax

myMatrix1 = mySpacecraft1.MOI;

 

See also

Spacecraft Object

Spacecraft Propagation Guide

Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide