@inproceedings{ed944d9ba0964070a0736a5e69c04761,
title = "Constraint force algorithm for dynamics modeling of multibody spacecraft in arbitrary topology",
abstract = "The magnitudes of the constraint forces at the joints in a multibody spacecraft are critical parameters in designing the joints structure. Therefore, it is desirable to efficiently calculate the constraint forces in the dynamics simulation. In this work, a modified constraint force algorithm (MCFA) for dynamics of arbitrary multibody spacecraft is developed. The constraint forces can be directly obtained when solving for the system's motion. The MCFA is applicable to an arbitrary multibody spacecraft in tree topology or with closed-loop structures. The accuracy of MCFA is validated through numerical simulations of a space robot with multiple manipulators.",
author = "Fei Liu and Quan Hu and Jingrui Zhang and Xiaoyu Chu and Youyi Wang and Wenbo Li and Liang Tang",
year = "2016",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780877036333",
series = "Advances in the Astronautical Sciences",
publisher = "Univelt Inc.",
pages = "2059--2078",
editor = "Ozimek, {Martin T.} and Renato Zanetti and Bowes, {Angela L.} and Russell, {Ryan P.} and Ozimek, {Martin T.}",
booktitle = "Spaceflight Mechanics 2016",
address = "United States",
note = "26th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, 2016 ; Conference date: 14-02-2016 Through 18-02-2016",
}