Abstract: The attitude behavior of an axisymmetric, solid-propellant rocket in a torque-free environment is examined. The focus is on assessing the impact of substantial mass variation on the behavior of ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the design of remedial measures that can be taken to achieve reasonable nutation damping of the Galileo spacecraft in the event of failure of its boom damper in flight. ...

Abstract: This paper develops dynamical equations for variable mass systems that can be viewed, at any given instant, as comprising a solid phase and a fluid phase. The equations of translational and ...

Abstract: This paper studies the attitude dynamics of variable mass systems that have axisymmetric mass distribution and that are subjected to continuous mass variation while in motion. The equations of ...

Abstract: This paper examines the attitude motion of a cylindrical body with mass loss. It is found that mass variation can have a substantial influence on the behavior of such a system. Specifically, ...

Abstract: This paper presents a study of the effects of structural flexibility on one of the control loops that constitute the Attitude and Articulation Control Subsystem of the Galileo Spacecraft. Both ...