Structural dynamics model for MSAT (Mark I) / authors: P.C. Hughes, G.B. Sincarsin ; prepared by: Dynacon Enterprises Ltd.: Co24-3/1-83-038E-PDF

"The aim of this report is to explain how to develop standard structural dynamics models for flexible satellites in a form suitable for computer simulation. The 'standard form' is first discussed, with an emphasis on how to distinguish 'rigid' degrees of freedom from 'elastic' ones. Modal coordinates are then introduced, being the most useful coordinate system in which to perform calculations. Input and output matrices are also formulated. The resulting equations are expressed both in state-space form and using transfer functions. Finally, several further simplifications are made in the special case of MSAT"--Summary, page iii.

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Department/Agency Canada. Department of Communications. Space Program.
Dynacon Enterprises Ltd.
Title Structural dynamics model for MSAT (Mark I) / authors: P.C. Hughes, G.B. Sincarsin ; prepared by: Dynacon Enterprises Ltd.
Series title DOC contractor report ; DOC-CR-SP-83-038
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) "Unclassified."
"Dynacon report MSAT-11."
"Department of Supply and Services Contract no: 01SM.36001-2-2183."
Digitized copy from print [produced by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada].
Publishing information Ottawa, Canada : Department of Communications, Space Program, July 1983.
Author / Contributor Hughes, P. C. (Peter Carlisle), 1940- author.
Description 1 online resource (v, 70 pages).
Catalogue number
  • Co24-3/1-83-038E-PDF
Subject terms Artificial satellites -- Dynamics.
Artificial satellites -- Mathematical models.
Artificial satellites in telecommunication.
Structural analysis (Engineering) -- Matrix methods.
Satellites artificiels -- Dynamique.
Satellites artificiels -- Modèles mathématiques.
Satellites artificiels dans les télécommunications.
Théorie des constructions -- Méthodes des matrices.
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