The equilibria of the translational-rotational motion of two gyrostats in a Newtonian central field of forces

A system consisting of two gyrostats moving in the field of a massive attracting body is considered theoretically to determine the equilibrium positions of the translational-rotational motion. The equilibria are determined and grouped in collinear and equilateral equilibria relative to the attractin...

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Published in:Astrophysics and space science 1992-10, Vol.196 (1), p.125-142
Main Authors: MAVRAGANIS, A. G, PANGALOS, C. A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Astronomy
Celestial mechanics (including n-body problems)
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental astronomy
Fundamental astronomy and astrophysics. Instrumentation, techniques, and astronomical observations
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Summary:A system consisting of two gyrostats moving in the field of a massive attracting body is considered theoretically to determine the equilibrium positions of the translational-rotational motion. The equilibria are determined and grouped in collinear and equilateral equilibria relative to the attracting body's Newtonian field of forces. The Routh-Hurwitz criterion is used to determine the stability of all equilibrium configurations. (C.C.S.)
ISSN:0004-640X
1572-946X
DOI:10.1007/BF00645246