Control Strategy Design of Large Space Structures

Abstract

A new control strategy called a generalized energy dissipative control is proposed for the control of linear large space structures with proportional damping. The control strategy consists of two feedback control loops : an optimal stiffness control loop and a generalized direct velocity feedback loop for the augmentation of damping. The validity of the proposed control stategy is shown through numerical simulation of flexible mode control of symmetric elastic panels attached to a space-craft.