Sergey Somov

Russian Academy of Sciences, Samara State Technical University

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Sergey Somov is a researcher specializing in spacecraft attitude determination and control, with a particular focus on autonomous systems for free-flying robots and small Earth-observation satellites. His work addresses some of the most technically demanding challenges in modern space engineering, including precise attitude determination, onboard calibration, and autonomous digital control in orbital environments. Somov's most influential contribution, his 2017 paper on in-flight calibration and alignment of astroinertial attitude determination systems (15 citations), tackled critical precision challenges for mini-satellites and free-flying robots operating at orbital altitudes between 550 and 1,000 km, developing sophisticated onboard algorithms for signal processing and system verification. Building on this foundation, his subsequent research explored autonomous spacecraft control during the delicate initial transition to tracking modes, employing advanced mathematical frameworks such as modified Rodrigues parameters to achieve robust angular guidance with modular vector control strategies. His 2021 publications further refined autonomous control methodologies for small information satellites and space robots, demonstrating consistent depth across a decade of research. With a body of work spanning attitude guidance, autonomous control architecture, and sensor calibration, Somov represents a dedicated contributor to the growing field of small satellite autonomy and precision space robotics, providing practical algorithmic solutions applicable to real-world orbital missions.