Control of Flexible Structures: Model Errors, Robustness Measures, and Optimization of Feedback Controllers

Abstract

This report summarizes new methods for flexible structures' dynamic analysis, system identification, and maneuver controls. New control design methods are introduced for considering several competing performance measures simultaneously. A new attitude control method using single gimbal control moment gyros is introduced. New results and insights on singularity avoidance are presented. A method is given for simultaneous optimization of structural design parameters and feedback controller. Keywords include: Active Control, Structural Analysis, spacecraft Maneuvers, Robust control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202234

Entities

People

  • John L. Junkins
  • S. R. Vadali

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Angular Momentum
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Control Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Estimators
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Filters
  • Mathematical Models
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Optimization
  • Spacecraft

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers