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Quasicoordinate equations for flexible spacecraftEquations of motion equivalent to Lagrange's equations for generalized coordinates can be formulated in quasi-coordinate form. An analysis of the resulting equations is conducted and some alternative methods are considered. It is found that Lagrange's quasi-coordinate equations produce precisely the same equations of motion for any material system as would energy from the combination of Lagrange's generalized coordinate equations and Euler's rotational equation in vector form.
Document ID
19750049420
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Likins, P. W.
(California, University Los Angeles, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: AIAA Journal
Volume: 13
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Accession Number
75A33492
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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