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A linear quadratic controller design procedure is proposed for the NASA Deep Space Network antennas. The procedure is developed for an antenna model divided into tracking and flexible subsystems. Controllers for the flexible and tracking parts are designed separately by adjusting the performance index weights. Ad hoc weights are chosen for the tracking part of the controller and the weights for the flexible part are adjusted. Next, the weights for the tracking part are determined, followed by the flexible controller final tune-up. The controller for the flexible part is designed separately for each mode; thus the design procedure consists of weight adjustment for small-size subsystems. The effect of weights on system performance is a crucial property, and is analytically described in this paper. The procedure is illustrated with the control system design for the DSS-13 antenna.
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Gawronski, W. (1994). Sequential Design of a Linear Quadratic Controller for the Deep Space Network Antennas. In: Guttalu, R.S. (eds) Mechanics and Control. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2425-0_15
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