Review of Dynamics and Control of Nonelectrodynamic Tethered Satellite Systems

摘要

A vast amount of literature is available on TSS dynamics stating various control strategies validated by numerical simulations and, in some instances, by ground- and space-based experiments. For beginners to understand TSS dynamics, some of the papers that should be read initially are highlighted. The handbook explains the basic concepts of TSS dynamics very well, and it should be read first followed by the review paper that deals with the various aspects of TSS dynamics. This handbook and paper will certainly provide beginners the necessary fundamental background on the subject. The paper by Barkow et al. will also lend understanding of the various laws of deployment. A recent paper by Misra presents an excellent overview of TSS dynamics. To learn about TSS dynamics in depth, one should refer to the monograph by Beletsky and Levin. On TSS dynamics in the presence of offsets, the paper by Modi et al. should be read because they analyze the system thoroughly with applications of various control options. The paper by Biswell and Puig-Suari effectively conveys the system dynamics in the presence of aerodynamics forces.