Abstract
A relatively general Lagrangian formulation for studying the non-linear dynamics and control of spacecraft with interconnected flexible members in a tree-type topology is developed. Versatility of the formulation is illustrated through a dynamical study of the Space Station-based two-link mobile servicing system (MSS). The performance of the MSS undergoing inplane and out-of-plane slewing maneuvers is compared. Results indicate that, in absence of control, the maneuvers induce undesirable librational motion of the Space Station as well as vibration of the links. Non-linear control based on the feedback linearization technique (FLT), appears promising. Quasi-closed loop control (QCLC), a variation of the FLT, is applied to control the libration of the Space Station. Once the attitude of the Space Station is controlled, the performance of the MSS improves significantly. For a 5-min maneuver of the MSS, the maximum control torque required is only 34.5 Nm.
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