This paper presents an analysis of the attitude dynamics of the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF). LDEF is a large cylindrical gravity gradient stabilized earth satellite which is planned to be delivered to a 270-n mi circular orbit by the space shuttle. The fundamental linear stability, capture requirements, and pitch bias constraints generated by the Garber instability are discussed. Numerical simulations, based on the full nonlinear equations for the coupled orbital and attitude motion of the vehicle and the viscous magnetic damper, show stable behavior of the spacecraft and a damping time constant of 30 to 70 orbits.


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    Title :

    Passive three-axis stabilization of the Long Duration Exposure Facility


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Astrodynamics Specialist Conference ; 1975 ; Nassau, Bahamas


    Publication date :

    1975-07-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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