Challenges in the stabilization of a satellite using Controlled Lagrangians I: Gravitation

This paper intends to study the stabilization of a satellite using the method of controlled Lagrangians. The stability analysis of Euler-Poincare mechanical systems is extended to systems with non-zero potential energies. The results are then utilized in the stabilization of a satellite in a gravita...

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Published in2009 IEEE Control Applications, (CCA) & Intelligent Control, (ISIC) pp. 764 - 769
Main Authors Haghi, P., Ghaffari-Saadat, M.-H.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.07.2009
Subjects
Actuators
Asymptotic stability
Control systems
Design methodology
Lagrangian functions
Mechanical systems
Potential energy
Satellites
Stability analysis
Vehicles
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Summary:This paper intends to study the stabilization of a satellite using the method of controlled Lagrangians. The stability analysis of Euler-Poincare mechanical systems is extended to systems with non-zero potential energies. The results are then utilized in the stabilization of a satellite in a gravitational field. The effectiveness of the stabilizing law has been verified through simulations. In a sequel to this paper (Part II), we will extend the solution to an unbalanced satellite, and will discuss the capability of the method of controlled Lagrangians to cope with the issue of actuator saturation.
ISBN:9781424446018
1424446015
ISSN:1085-1992
2576-3210
DOI:10.1109/CCA.2009.5281033