@inproceedings{6012eac41474414a9410fe5560461010,
title = "Chaos in gravity gradient satellite pitch dynamics via the method of Melnikov",
abstract = "The attitude motion of both natural and artificial satellites are affected by perturbations due to gravitational gradient torques. Irregularly shaped natural satellites subject to gravity gradient torques tumble chaotically before being captured in synchronous rotation. On the other hand, pointing requirements of many satellites in planetary orbit require the determination of attitude dynamics and are naturally in pitch axis stabilizing gravity gradient field with active control systems. This study presents some of the more powerful ideas of modern dynamical systems theory to study the effect of active control on the pitch dynamics of a satellite in a gravity gradient field.",
author = "Gray, {Gary L.} and Stabb, {Mark C.}",
year = "1993",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0877033781",
series = "Advances in the Astronautical Sciences",
publisher = "Publ by Univelt Inc",
number = "pt 1",
pages = "441--442",
booktitle = "Advances in the Astronautical Sciences",
edition = "pt 1",
note = "Proceedings of the AAS/NASA International Symposium on Advances in the Astronautical Sciences ; Conference date: 26-04-1993 Through 30-04-1993",
}