Analytical investigation of the dynamics of tethered constellations in Earth orbit (phase 2)
Abstract
The deployment maneuver of three axis vertical constellations with elastic tethers is analyzed. The deployment strategy devised previously was improved. Dampers were added to the system. Effective algorithms for damping out the fundamental vibrational modes of the system were implemented. Simulations of a complete deployment and a subsequent station keeping phase of a three mass constellation is shown.
- Publication:
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Report
- Pub Date:
- October 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985sao..reptR....L
- Keywords:
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- Algorithms;
- Deployment;
- Elastodynamics;
- Stationkeeping;
- Tethered Satellites;
- Vibration Damping;
- Computerized Simulation;
- Earth Orbits;
- Self Erecting Devices;
- Space Stations;
- Tetherlines;
- Astrodynamics