The dynamics and control challenges presented by a conceptual Jovian Moon Tour spacecraft are summarized in this paper. Attitude and orbital dynamics interactions are present due to the designed low-thrust trajectory, and controls structure interactions are also present due to the non-collocated sensor-actuator pairs on board the flexible spacecraft. A finite-element based simulation model is described which is capable of handling the complex orbital and attitude dynamics arising during the low-thrust spiraling maneuvers of the spacecraft. A few numerical simulations demonstrate that some of the challenges hitherto identified can be faced via integrated dynamics and control analysis, and that reasonable assessments of the pointing performance can be made.


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    Title :

    Dynamics and Controls of a Conceptual Jovian Moon Tour Spacecraft


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    2004 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference ; 2004 ; Providence, RI, United States


    Publication date :

    2004-08-15


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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