Optimization of Closed Loop Eigenvalues: Maneuvering, Vibration Control, and Structure/Control Design Iteration for Flexible Spacecraft.

Abstract

This report summarizes new results on spacecraft dynamics and control. Perturbation methods are presented for computing nonlinear open and closed loop optimal maneuver control. Homotopy optimization algorithms are presented for tuning linear regulators vis-a-vis eigenvalue placement and robustness. A simultaneous structure/controller design optimization algorithm is developed. Keywords: active control; structural analysis; optimization integrated design; spacecraft dynamics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 1986
Accession Number
ADA172716

Entities

People

  • John L. Junkins

Organizations

  • Virginia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Birds
  • Computational Science
  • Computations
  • Control Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Eigenvalues
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Integrals
  • Linear Differential Equations
  • Linear Programming
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Optimization
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Riccati Equation
  • Simplex Method

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers