Abstract
Tethered satellite systems, that is satellites in orbital motion connected by thin flexible cables up to a length of 100 km, are a new technology of space exploration. We give some applications which partly have been realized in missions and explain basic facts of mechanical modelling of such systems. A formulation of the equations of motion, especially suited for very stiff or inextensible tethers is given.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 329-332 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | ZAMM Zeitschrift fur Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |