The problem of semi-global stabilization of the angular velocity of an unde
ractuated rigid body in the presence of model errors is addressed and solve
d using a smooth, time-varying, dynamic, output feedback control law. The p
roposed scheme improves some of the existing results and provides guideline
s for a general stabilization strategy applicable to systems which are not
exponentially stabilizable. Simulations results are included. (C) 2000 Else
vier Science B.V. All rights reserved.