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Optimal large-angle maneuvers with vibration suppressionSome methods and applications which determine optimal maneuver controls are overviewed. The main aspects of optimal control theory are summarized and the essential ideas involved in a class of methods ('continuation' or 'homotopy' methods) which are useful in solving the resulting two-point boundary value problems are discussed. Several low dimensioned, nonlinear maneuvers of multiple rigid-body configurations using optimal momentum transfer are discussed. Several linear and nonlinear flexible-body maneuvers are then presented and include distributed controls, vibration suppression/arrest, and computational issues. Finally, the key problem areas in which future research appears most urgent are identified.
Document ID
19830010557
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Turner, J. D.
(Draper (Charles Stark) Lab., Inc. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Chun, H. M.
(Draper (Charles Stark) Lab., Inc. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Junkins, J. L.
(Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center Modeling Analysis, and Optimization Issues for Large Space Struct.
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Accession Number
83N18828
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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