Application of a Model-Based Fault Detection Approach on a Spacecraft

The model-based fault detection approach is one of the software-based supervision systems monitoring. This method has a marked effect to detect components fault without demanding extra sensors to measure or add redundancy. The extended multiple model’s adaptive estimation method is an online strategy to detect and isolation failure of components. Simple implementation, fast and accurate response, compatibility with nonlinear systems, and the ability to detect different types of faults are the most important features of this method.  This method is applied to the faulty spacecraft in terms of actuators and its capability is evaluated. The most probable actuator fault implemented using MATLAB/SIMULINK software. The presented approach successfully detects faulty actuators.