Dynamics and control during spinning deployment for hub-and-spoke configured multi-tethered satellite formation

Fei Su, Guang Zhai*, Jingrui Zhang, Yao Zhang

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Abstract

The deployment strategies for “hub-and-spoke” configured tethered satellite formation are investigated in circular orbit. Firstly, the deployment dynamics model is established based on Lagrangian method under some reasonable assumptions. The dynamical coupling between the attitude of central body and the tether length is analyzed, and then the deployment strategies for the cases with and without gravity gradient compensation are developed. By planning the deployment rate and angular velocity of central body, the successful deployments are achieved. Finally, some mathematical simulations for the proposed strategies are implemented. The simulation results indicate that using the proposed deployment strategies, the configuration can be maintained effectively and steadily.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2809-2819
Number of pages11
JournalHangkong Xuebao/Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica
Volume37
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Sept 2016

Keywords

  • Attitude of central body
  • Configuration stability
  • Gravity gradient force
  • Spinning deployment
  • Tethered satellite formation

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