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A control system for orbiting tethered-body operationsThis paper shows that through proper control logic the transfer of men and cargo between spacecrafts, or the 'positioning of packages' adjacent to orbiters, can be accomodated safely and predictably using tethers. Also, these systems may be adapted to rescue and retrieval operations where 'controlled motions' must be maintained. Shown here is a method which illustrates how tethered-body motions are controlled for 'reel-in' and 'reel-out' operations, and for precise 'positioning' purposes. Three control modes are examined; from these are derived sets of universal control parameters capable of predescribing systems of similar types. In addition, these parameters form a basis for designing tethered-body systems and operations.
Document ID
19760045912
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Eades, J. B., Jr.
(Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Seabrook, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Federation of Automatic Control, Triennial World Congress
Location: oston
Country: US
Start Date: August 24, 1975
End Date: August 30, 1975
Sponsors: International Federation of Automatic Control
Accession Number
76A28878
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-21453
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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