Chapters authored
Quaternion-Based Spacecraft Dynamic Modeling and Reorientation Control Using the Dynamically Equivalent Manipulator Approach
The chapter presents modification of a dynamically equivalent manipulator (DEM) method, which enables dynamic modeling of space robots and manipulators, including free-floating maneuvers, via their suitable substitution by ground-fixed manipulator models. DEM provides an attractive modeling and control design tool, since it enables conducting tests and experiments for space vehicles in earth laboratories. The modification of DEM method relies upon an introduction of quaternion-based modeling of manipulator attitude. Originally, DEM method was developed in Euler angles. The basic motivation for the presented DEM modification is to make dynamic and kinematic models more suitable for description of space robots and manipulator motions and their missions like debris removal, spacecraft servicing, space mining, and on-orbit docking and assemblies. It may also support control designs. The theoretical development is illustrated by an example of generation of spacecraft quaternion-based dynamics and simulation studies of its reorientation maneuvers.
Part of the book: Advances in Spacecraft Attitude Control