Test of Launch Vehicle simulation applet



This shows attitude control response for a Centaur upper-stage launch vehicle, carrying a payload with mass properties similar to those of the Galileo spacecraft.



Shortcomings of this applet

  1. Structural bending is not considered.
  2. Some design parameters are fixed -- only the control system constants are fully user-selectable.
  3. If you refresh the applet, not all initial conditions are reset.


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