This paper shows that through proper control logic the transfer of men and cargo between spacecrafts, or the 'positioning of packages' adjacent to orbiters, can be accomodated safely and predictably using tethers. Also, these systems may be adapted to rescue and retrieval operations where 'controlled motions' must be maintained. Shown here is a method which illustrates how tethered-body motions are controlled for 'reel-in' and 'reel-out' operations, and for precise 'positioning' purposes. Three control modes are examined; from these are derived sets of universal control parameters capable of predescribing systems of similar types. In addition, these parameters form a basis for designing tethered-body systems and operations.


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    Title :

    A control system for orbiting tethered-body operations


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Federation of Automatic Control, Triennial World Congress ; 1975 ; oston, US


    Publication date :

    1975-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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