Modeling and Control of Large Flexible Vehicles in the Atmosphere and Space

Abstract

Summary of major research findings in three topical areas: 1) traveling wave concepts in the dynamics and control of Large Space Structures, 2) passive damping in Large Space Structures Applications, and 3) active control of rigid and flexible Manipulator Arms. The traveling wave concepts for characterizing the dynamics of flexible structures have introduced an alternative to modal synthesis and established a basis for the development of new controls algorithms. Passive damping studies identified various types of damping mechanisms including thermoelastic, and electromagnetic, and quantified their relative contributions. The active control studies generated a number of algorithms and control strategies and demonstration applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 1987
Accession Number
ADA185368

Entities

People

  • Holt Ashley

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautics
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Algorithms
  • Astronautics
  • Composite Materials
  • Flexible Structures
  • Identification
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Manipulators
  • Materials
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Students
  • Traveling Waves
  • Vehicles
  • Waves

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Structural Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers