The algorithms for capture of the space garbage using "leier constraint"

    2006, Volume 11, Number 4, pp.  483-489

    Author(s): Rodnikov A. V.

    In this paper we study the following problem. Let a particle move in a central Newtonian gravitational field near a massive gravitationally oriented body. The body describes a circular orbit and is equipped with a "leier constraint", i.e. a cable with both ends fixed on the body (from the Dutch maritime term "leier"— a rope with both ends fixed). We study the possibility of capturing the particle (i.e. to force the particle to move periodically) by a gripper coasting on the "leier constraint". Any discontinuities in the velocity and acceleration are not allowed. We show that using a sufficiently long cable the capture is possible for almost all values of the system parameters. We also construct a modified algorithm that allows many-fold reduction in the required cable length.
    Keywords: leier (a cable with both ends fixed), leier constraint, space garbage, capture, slider, gripper, unilateral constraint, leaving from the constraint, landing on the constraint
    Citation: Rodnikov A. V., The algorithms for capture of the space garbage using "leier constraint" , Regular and Chaotic Dynamics, 2006, Volume 11, Number 4, pp. 483-489


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