Finite element models and feedback control of flexible aerospace structuresLarge flexible aerospace structures, such as the solar power satellite, are distributed parameter systems with very complex continuum descriptions. This paper investigates the use of finite element methods to produce reduced-order models and finite dimensional feedback controllers for these structures. The main results give conditions under which stable control of the finite element model will produce stable control of the actual structure.
Document ID
19810061175
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Balas, M. J. (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, United States)