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A nonlinear optimization approach for disturbance rejection in flexible space structuresIn this paper the design of an active control law for the rejection of persistent disturbances in large space structures is presented. The control system design approach is based on a deterministic model of the disturbances, with a model-based-compensator (MBC) structure, optimizing the magnitude of the disturbance that the structure can tolerate without violating certain predetermined constraints. In addition to closed-loop stability, the explicit treatment of state, control and control rate constraints, such as structural displacement, control actuator effort, and compensator time guarantees that the final design will exhibit desired performance characteristics. The technique is applied for the vibration damping of a simple two bay truss structure which is subjected to persistent disturbances, such as shuttle docking. Preliminary results indicate that the proposed control system can reject considerable persistent disturbances by utilizing most of the available control, while limiting the structural displacements to within desired tolerances. Further work, however, for incorporating additional design criteria, such as compensator robustness to be traded-off against performance specifications, is warranted.
Document ID
19900060564
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Parlos, Alexander G.
(Texas A & M University College Station, United States)
Sunkel, John W.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 90-3361
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference
Location: Portland, OR
Country: United States
Start Date: August 20, 1990
End Date: August 22, 1990
Accession Number
90A47619
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG9-275
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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