Automatica, Vol.38, No.7, 1201-1211, 2002
Proportional derivative and strain (PDS) boundary feedback control of a flexible space structure with a closed-loop chain mechanism
A simple space truss structure, a rigid connection of two flexible beams, is modeled as a distributed parameter system subject to holonomic constraints. Boundary feedback control synthesis is developed for this structure. The synthesis is carried out in the infinite-dimensional setting, mathematical features of which give rise to a stabilizing PDS control algorithm. Due to simplicity of the implementation, the algorithm becomes extremely attractive under limitations on the computer power in the space. The effectiveness of the control strategy proposed is supported by experimental tests.
Keywords:PDS feedback control;flexible structure;closed-loop chain mechanism;distributed parameter system