Hamiltonian Dynamics of a Rigid Body in a Central Gravitational Field

Abstract

This paper concerns the dynamics of a rigid body moving under the influence of a central gravitational field. Explicit account is taken of effects arising because of the finite extent of the body. The hamiltonian framework of the problem is exploited to elucidate questions concerning approximation, symmetry, Poisson reduction, relative equilibria, and associated stability problems

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA444554

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  • J. H. Maddocks
  • L. S. Wang
  • P.S.Krishnaprasad

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  • University of Maryland

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