A control system is described that will limit cross-range dispersion of spinning reentry vehicles caused by lift variations. The controls consist of small trim flaps or reaction jets that utilize information derived from strapdown motion sensors to minimize lift nonaveraging. Because epicyclic oscillations in angle of attack do not cause dispersion, only the phasing of complex angle-of-attack motion must be controlled to minimize the net transverse velocity that would otherwise result from lift variations. This requires relatively little control energy compared with a system that would trim the vehicle at zero angle of attack. A simple control law is derived that specifies minimum feedbacks required, and the open- and closed-loop vehicle response to impulsive disturbance moments is demonstrated. (Author)


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    Title :

    Lift-Dispersion Control of Spinning Reentry Vehicles


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    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    41 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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