Chaos in spacecraft power systems

Authors
Lim, YH Hamill, DC
Citation
Yh. Lim et Dc. Hamill, Chaos in spacecraft power systems, ELECTR LETT, 35(6), 1999, pp. 510-511
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
ELECTRONICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
00135194 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
510 - 511
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-5194(19990318)35:6<510:CISPS>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
A simple model of a spacecraft DC power system is investigated using the te chniques of nonlinear dynamics. Limit cycles, coexisting attractors and cha os are observed. Chaos is confirmed by a positive Lyapunov exponent. The re sults have implications for reliable spacecraft engineering.