@article{Chai2024, 
author = {Jingxuan Chai and Youmin Gong and Jie Mei and Pengyu Wang and Guangfu Ma},
title = {Modeling and Trajectory Tracking Control for a Novel Multinode Flexible Small-Body Lander Based on a Port-Hamilton Framework},
year = {2024},
journal = {Space: Science & Technology},
volume = {4},
pages = {0113},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.34133/space.0113},
doi = {10.34133/space.0113},
abstract = {Small bodies have the characteristics of noncooperative, irregular gravity, and complex terrain on the surface, which cause difficulties in successful landing for conventional landers. In this paper, a multinode flexible lander is put forward to address the problem. The dynamics of this new lander are constructed based on the port-Hamilton framework. The trajectory-tracking formation controller for the lander is designed in a passive way. The proposed dynamics and controller are further validated through numerical simulations. This research presents a fresh concept that holds inspiration for future design involving small-body landers.}
}