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Mechanics and Control of Large Flexible Structures

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Mechanics and Control of Large Flexible Structures is a 1990 book edited by John L. Junkins, published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). It is a collection of research from many authors covering structural modeling, control theory, and the interaction between control and structures for large, flexible systems, particularly in the context of space applications. The book is divided into three parts: structural modeling and system identification, control design methods, and control/structure interaction and experimental methods.

Key aspects of the book

Editor: John L. Junkins

Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Publication Year: 1990

Series: Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics

Content: The book is a compilation of research from many experts in the field, focusing on the merger of mechanics and control for large, flexible structures.

Part I: Covers structural modeling, multibody dynamics, and system identification.

Part II: Deals with theoretical and computational methods for control design, including order reduction and stability analysis.

Part III: Addresses the interaction between control and structures, control law design for large motions, and experimental methods.

Purpose: To provide a comprehensive overview of the research efforts in the field, with review chapters and focused chapters on recent methodologies and experimental results.