Abstract:

A new set of coordinatefree spatial vector tensor notation and frame projection rules in deriving motion equation of multi-body system using spatial operator algebra is introduced. A floppy base tree topology open chain recursive multi-body dynamical algorithm for real-time simulation of spacecraft using spatial operator algebra is derived. Inertial frame projection equations are derived based on projections rules. The advantages of the new notation system are strict, clear and easy for real-time code realization.

Key words: spacecraft,  , multi-body , dynamics,  , spatial , operator , algebra,  , recursive , algorithm,  , real-time , simulation