In this work the interaction between the automatic docking manoeuvre and the attitude dynamics of the involved spacecraft is analysed, as far as the docking manoeuvre behaviour is concerned. Three different docking concepts are investigated, by means of dedicated computer dynamics simulation programs. The simulations were run both considering rigid bodies and the presence of a flexible element between the docking port and the main body on one spacecraft; both with the docking port axis on each vehicle aligned with the center of mass and with large arms with respect to it. The need of proper attitude control systems has been established; the importance of energy dissipation sources has been evidentiated by the investigations.


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    Title :

    Automatic docking manoeuvre and attitude control system


    Additional title:

    Automatisches Ankoppelmanoever und Lageregelungs-Systeme


    Contributors:
    Finzi, A.E. (author) / Venditti, F. (author)


    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 18 Bilder, 12 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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