Abstract This paper is devoted to the dynamics of a multi-tethered pyramidal satellite formation rotating about its axis of symmetry in the nominal mode. Whereas the combination of rotation and gravity-gradient forces is insufficient to maintain the mutual positions of satellites, they are assumed to be equipped with low-thrust rocket engines. We propose a control strategy that allows the stabilization of the nominal spin state and demonstrate the system׳s proper operation by numerically simulating its controlled motion. The discussed multi-tethered formations could be employed, for example, to provide co-location of several satellites at a slot in geostationary orbit.

    Highlights We model the dynamics of a multi-tethered pyramidal satellite formation. The formation׳s nominal motion is rotation about symmetry axis. We propose a control strategy that allows stabilizing the nominal spin state. We show that the formation can be implemented and made stable. Such formation can be used to co-locate satellites at a slot in geostationary orbit.


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    Titel :

    Dynamics of multi-tethered pyramidal satellite formation


    Beteiligte:
    Alary, D. (Autor:in) / Andreev, K. (Autor:in) / Boyko, P. (Autor:in) / Ivanova, E. (Autor:in) / Pritykin, D. (Autor:in) / Sidorenko, V. (Autor:in) / Tourneur, C. (Autor:in) / Yarotsky, D. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 117 ; 222-230


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2015-08-13


    Format / Umfang :

    9 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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