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Space Station Rotational Stability

Authors :
Jensen, David W.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Designing for rotational stability can dramatically affect the geometry of a space station. If improperly designed, the rotating station could end up catastrophically tumbling end-over-end. Active stabilization can address this problem; however, designing the station with passive rotation stability provides a lower-cost solution. This paper presents passive rotational stability guidelines for four space station geometries. Station stability is first analyzed with thin-shell and thick-shell models. Stability is also analyzed with models of the station's major constituent parts, including outer shells, spokes, floors, air, and shuttle bays.<br />Comment: 64 pages, 75 figures, 8 tables

Subjects

Subjects :
Physics - Popular Physics

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2408.00155
Document Type :
Working Paper