The deployment maneuver of three axis vertical constellations with elastic tethers is analyzed. The deployment strategy devised previously was improved. Dampers were added to the system. Effective algorithms for damping out the fundamental vibrational modes of the system were implemented. Simulations of a complete deployment and a subsequent station keeping phase of a three mass constellation is shown.


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    Title :

    Analytical investigation of the dynamics of tethered constellations in Earth orbit (phase 2)


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    Publication date :

    1985-10-01


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    Report


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    Language :

    English


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