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Dynamics and control characteristics of a reference Space Station configurationThis paper describes the structural dynamic characteristics of a NASA reference space station configuration as defined in the November 1987 Space Station Program - Systems Engineering and Integration Engineering Data Book. The modes and frequencies of the station below 2.0 Hz were obtained and selected results along with rigid body properties are presented. A three-axis attitude control system using control moment gyros responding to attitude and attitude rate signals is used to regulate the orientation of the station. The stability of the control system with non-collocated sensors is investigated for both compensated and uncompensated control signals. Results from a closed-loop simulation of a commanded attitude change about three axes, and from a closed-loop simulation of the response of the station to an externally applied unit force impulse at the docking port are presented. These simulation results are used to evaluate the possible degree of control/structures interaction which could occur during normal operation of the station.
Document ID
19880044167
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sutter, Thomas R.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Cooper, Paul A.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Young, John W.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 88-2485
Accession Number
88A31394
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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