Abstract Dynamics of attitude motion of an axisymmetric satellite moving in a circular orbit under the action of gravitational and aerodynamic torques is investigated. All equilibrium positions of the satellite in the orbital coordinate system are determined numerically, and sufficient conditions of stability of the equilibrium positions are derived.


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    Title :

    Dynamics of an axisymmetric satellite under the action of gravitational and aerodynamic torques


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    Published in:

    Cosmic Research ; 50 , 5 ; 367-375


    Publication date :

    2012-09-01


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English