Is attitude dynamics within the scope of nyx?

[ephraim71]

Hi, I currently use Basilisk for my attitude dynamics needs and verifying GNC algorithms.
Is 6DOF simulation within the scope of Nyx Space?

[ChristopherRabotin]

Hi there,

I'm not working on implementing a 6DOF framework in Nyx at the moment. A much older version of Nyx had basic attitude simulation, so the framework definitely allows for 6DOF if that's desired.

The ANISE library exposes a few useful structures for 6DOF simulations, including quaternions and MRPs with frame checking and inertial tensor definition as a field of spacecraftdata (which itself can be serialized in binary format via the spacecraft dataset).

Basilisk is a superb framework, and most of its algorithms can be relatively easily modified to fit within the Nyx framework. I welcome user contributions to add 6DOF simulations: I'll be happy to review PRs on that matter.

[ephraim71]

Thanks, I'll take a look at how Basilisk modules can be ported.