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
Mission analysis and optimal control for cislunar mission with spinning tether system in hyperbolic orbits
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.11.036
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a concept of using spinning tether system for interstellar mission, and designs the optimal trajectory and the controller required for the interstellar mission. The interstellar mission carried out by a two-body… read more here.
Keywords: optimal trajectory; spinning tether; tether system; system ... See more keywords