Modeling of Active Tether System Concepts for Planetary Exploration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.11.010
Abstract: Abstract This paper summarizes an approach for modeling, simulation, and control of tethered systems in which the tether is actively controlled. Various aspects of the system model are described, including tether dynamics, end-effector dynamics, contact… read more here.
Keywords: tether system; system concepts; tether; modeling active ... See more keywords
Modeling of an airborne wind energy system with a flexible tether model for the optimization of landing trajectories
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.1037
Abstract: Abstract Autonomous takeoff and landing is a big challenge in the field of airborne wind energy. We propose numerical methods in order to optimize flight trajectories of a tethered aircraft. These flight trajectories yield a… read more here.
Keywords: tether; optimization; wind energy; airborne wind ... See more keywords
Risk of Implant Loosening After Cyclic Loading of Fusionless Growth Modulation Techniques: Nitinol Staples Versus Flexible Tether
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001809
Abstract: Study Design. Biomechanical evaluation using porcine spines. Objective. Compare the fixation strength of two currently used fusionless adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction techniques following cyclic loading using porcine spines. Summary of Background Data. The ability of… read more here.
Keywords: cycled segments; segments received; cyclic loading; tether ... See more keywords
Reliability-based optimized design of hybrid tether
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-01-2020-0007
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to optimize the design of a hybrid tether using probabilistic approach considering inherent random variation in the stress developed and the strength it has. The variation in strength is… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid tether; reliability based; design hybrid; tether ... See more keywords
Investigation of the Retrieval Dynamics of the Tethered Satellites Using ANCF-ALE Variable-Length Element
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DOI: 10.1109/taes.2022.3208531
Abstract: Tether satellite system (TSS) comprises two satellites connected by a flexible tether and has wide applications, such as orbital transferring, deep space exploration, and so on. In this article, a variable-length element, based on the… read more here.
Keywords: tether; variable length; retrieval; length element ... See more keywords