A Multibody Analog of Dual-Spin Problems

Abstract

In the field of spacecraft attitude control and stabilization, the dual-spin maneuver has an important place. Here, we consider a problem which is a multibody analog of the dual-spin problem. The dynamical equations are derived using a modified form of the Euler-Lagrange equation on the special orthogonal group SO(3). It is then shown that with a suitable damping mechanism on one body and on the joint, an asymptotic stability theorem can be concluded by using the LaSalle invariance principle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA444547

Entities

People

  • L. S. Wang
  • P.S.Krishnaprasad

Organizations

  • University of Maryland

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  • Space

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  • Invariance
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Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

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  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Control Systems Engineering.

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  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers