@inproceedings{081bd9b7316e46cfb3e2dbe06bc1eaf5,
title = "Chaos in controlled, gravity gradient satellite pitch dynamics via the method of Melnikov",
abstract = "A generalization of Melnikov's method is used to detect chaos in the pitch dynamics of a controlled gravity gradient satellite. Small perturbations to the pitch dynamics are introduced through a nonzero orbital eccentricity and active control. The control is used to stabilize the system about a center equilibrium point in the phase space corresponding to a specific orientation of the satellite. The equations of motion are presented and their geometric structure is discussed. Melnikov's method for high dimensional systems (>2) is applied to these equations and analytical criteria for chaotic motion are derived in terms of the system parameters. These criteria are studied and evaluated for their significance to the design of satellites.",
author = "Gray, {Gary L.} and Stabb, {Mark C.}",
year = "1993",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0877033684",
series = "Advances in the Astronautical Sciences",
publisher = "Publ by Univelt Inc",
number = "pt 1",
pages = "147--165",
booktitle = "Advances in the Astronautical Sciences",
edition = "pt 1",
note = "Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting. Part 1 (of 2) ; Conference date: 22-02-1993 Through 24-02-1993",
}