Equilibrium and stability conditions for systems of rigid bodies and gyrostats in circular satellite orbits
Abstract
A satellite which consists of a number of rigid bodies that are connected with the aid of frictionless spherical joints in a tree structure is considered. Each body carries two rotors, one of which is made to rotate at a constant angular speed, while the other can rotate freely without being subjected to the action of impelling or braking moments. The mathematical relations for the equilibrium and stability conditions of the system are derived.
- Publication:
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Gesellschaft angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik Jahrestagung Goettingen West Germany Zeitschrift Flugwissenschaften
- Pub Date:
- April 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975GMMWJ..55...54L
- Keywords:
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- Circular Orbits;
- Gyroscopes;
- Rigid Structures;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Structural Stability;
- Angular Velocity;
- Ball Bearings;
- Gravitational Fields;
- Potential Energy;
- Rotors;
- Spacecraft Stability;
- Systems Stability;
- Astrodynamics