Mathematical models of a reference space station configuration (Power Tower) and a Space Shuttle Orbiter are developed and used to study the dynamic behavior of the Space Station/Orbiter system just prior to and subsequent to an impulsive docking of the two spacecraft. The physical model of the space station is a collection of rigid and flexible bodies. The orbiter is modeled as a rigid body. An algorithm developed for use in digitally simulating the dynamics of the system is described and results of its application are presented.


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    Title :

    Space Station/Shuttle Orbiter dynamics during docking


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    Publication date :

    1987-04-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English




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