The mathematical simulation of the spacecraft landing in the area of its contact with surface

Аuthors

Bakulin V. N.^*, Borzykh S. V., Voronin V. V.^**

Institute of Applied Mechanics of Russian Academy of Science, IAM RAS, 32a, Leninskii av., Moscow, В-334, GSP-1, 119991, Russia

*e-mail: vbak@yandex.ru
**e-mail: vitaliyvoronin@gmail.com

Abstract

The mathematical model of spacecraft dynamics motion in the landing surface is suggested. The spacecraft body and the elements of landing structure of the spacecraft are regarded as mechanical system of complex structure with internal connections. The algorithm of determination of the connection reactions is realized. The key parameters with affect to dynamics of the process are revealed, the safety of landing in the limits of the concrete restructions is investigated.

Keywords:

spacecraft, dynamics of landing, mechanical connections, landing surface, stability of motion.