Solar sail chaotic pitch dynamics and its control in Earth orbits
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DOI: 10.1007/s11071-017-3762-0
Abstract: The attitude dynamics and control for solar sail orbiting a celestial body (e.g., the Earth) are critical for the space missions. In the paper, the pitch dynamics is addressed by considering the torques by the… read more here.
Keywords: pitch; pitch dynamics; motion; solar sail ... See more keywords
Solar sail cooperative formation flying around L2-type artificial equilibrium points
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.10.028
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this paper is to propose a distributed control architecture for a solar sail-based formation, flying around an L 2 -type artificial equilibrium point in the Sun-[Earth + Moon] circular restricted three-body problem. Two… read more here.
Keywords: formation flying; solar sail; formation; flying around ... See more keywords
Effects of attitude constraints on solar sail optimal interplanetary trajectories
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.07.010
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effect of a maximum admissible value of the sail cone angle on the transfer performance of a solar sail-based spacecraft in an interplanetary mission scenario.… read more here.
Keywords: attitude constraints; solar sail; sail; effects attitude ... See more keywords
Event-triggered coordinated control for multiple solar sail formation flying around planetary displaced orbits
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.04.011
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a planetary elliptic displaced orbit (PEDO) for a solar sail with reflectivity control devices (RCDs). The problem of multiple solar sail formation flying in which the leader follows the PEDO is… read more here.
Keywords: sail; control; solar sail; multiple solar ... See more keywords
Solar sail equilibria with albedo radiation pressure in the circular restricted three-body problem
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2016.11.020
Abstract: Abstract Solar Radiation Pressure (SRP) and albedo effects are investigated in the circular restricted three-body problem for a system consisting of the Sun, a reflective minor body and a solar sail. As an approximation of… read more here.
Keywords: solar sail; radiation pressure; body;
Effects of optical parameter measurement uncertainties and solar irradiance fluctuations on solar sailing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2019.11.037
Abstract: Abstract The heliocentric orbital dynamics of a spacecraft propelled by a solar sail is affected by some uncertainty sources, including possible inaccuracies in the measurement of the sail film optical properties. Moreover, the solar radiation… read more here.
Keywords: parameter measurement; optical parameter; measurement uncertainties; solar sail ... See more keywords
Application of a modified generalized sail model on a solar sail with wrinkles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2020.01.020
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, we present an analysis of effect of wrinkles on the solar sail performance. We describe different analytical, semi-analytical and numerical approaches to the calculation of general large-scale curvature of a solar… read more here.
Keywords: generalized sail; solar sail; sail; model solar ... See more keywords
Influence of optical parameters on a solar sail motion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2020.06.017
Abstract: Abstract Detailed dynamic modelling of a solar sail requires recording of solar radiation pressure influence. A photon-solar sail is determined by the thrust value and the direction. We define the solar sail’s reflectivity depending on… read more here.
Keywords: parameters solar; solar sail; optical parameters; sail ... See more keywords
Performance analysis and mission applications of a new solar sail concept based on crossed booms with tip-deployed membranes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2020.10.001
Abstract: Abstract For precursor solar sail activities a strategy for a controlled deployment of large membranes was developed based on a combination of zig-zag folding and coiling of triangular sail segments spanned between crossed booms. This… read more here.
Keywords: deployment; solar sail; sail; performance ... See more keywords
Concept Design and Intelligent Control of Solar Sail With Numerous Discrete Elements
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DOI: 10.1109/taes.2022.3151588
Abstract: Solar sail appears to be promising and effective spacecraft in interplanetary missions; however, performance degradation is inevitable during its long-term voyage, caused by materials wastage and accidents. This study designed a solar sail with numerous… read more here.
Keywords: numerous discrete; sail numerous; control; discrete elements ... See more keywords
Finite element analysis of solar sail force model with mission application
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DOI: 10.1177/0954410018764183
Abstract: A finite element approach is used to calculate the components of forces and moments acting on a square solar sail at a sun-sail distance equal to one astronomical unit. The model takes into account the… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; analysis; solar sail; sail ... See more keywords