Evaluation of linear DC motor actuators for control of large space structures

This thesis examines the use of a linear DC motor as a proof mass actuator for the control of large space structures. A model for the actuator, including the current and force compensation used, is derived. Because of the force compensation, the actuator is unstable when placed on a structure. Relat...

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Main Author: Ide, Eric Nelson
Other Authors: Electrical Engineering
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/45164
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-10132010-020121/