Language selection

Search


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.

Permanent link to this Catalogue record:
publications.gc.ca/pub?id=9.887860&sl=0

Publication information
Department/Agency
  • Canada. Department of Communications. Space Program.
  • Dynacon Enterprises Ltd.
TitleStructural 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 typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
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.
Description1 online resource (v, 70 pages).
Catalogue number
  • Co24-3/1-83-038E-PDF
Subject terms
Request alternate formats
To request an alternate format of a publication, complete the Government of Canada Publications email form. Use the form’s “question or comment” field to specify the requested publication.

Page details