AbstractThis paper proposes a first order coupled dynamic modeling method for flexible space structures with time-varying configurations for the purpose of deriving the characteristics of the system. The model considers the first time derivative of the coordinate transformation matrix between the platform's body frame and the appendage's floating frame. As a result it can accurately predict characteristics of the system even if flexible appendages rotate with complex trajectory relative to the rigid part. In general, flexible appendages are fixed on the rigid platform or forced to rotate with a slow angular velocity. So only the zero order of the transformation matrix is considered in conventional models. However, due to neglecting of time-varying terms of the transformation matrix, these models introduce severe error when appendages, like antennas, for example, rotate with a fast speed relative to the platform. The first order coupled dynamic model for flexible space structures proposed in this paper resolve this problem by introducing the first time derivative of the transformation matrix. As a numerical example, a central core with a rotating solar panel is considered and the results are compared with those given by the conventional model. It has been shown that the first order terms are of great importance on the attitude of the rigid body and dynamic response of the flexible appendage.

    HighlightsDynamic model for spacecraft with fast rotating flexible appendage is established.The first order coupled dynamic model is established for the system.The first time derivative of the coordinate transformation matrix is considered.


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    Title :

    First order coupled dynamic model of flexible space structures with time-varying configurations


    Contributors:
    Wang, Jie (author) / Li, Dongxu (author) / Jiang, Jianping (author)

    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 132 ; 117-123


    Publication date :

    2016-12-16


    Size :

    7 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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