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Andrew Friedrichs
Missouri S&T
Advisor: S. N. Balakrishnan
Abstract
This paper uses sliding mode control on for satellite re-entry. The dynamics are derived in and integrated with respect to time. This allows the sliding mode control to force the velocity and flight path angle to the desired values when the satellite impacts the atmosphere.
My name is Andrew Friedrichs from Lamar in southwest Missouri. I am studying Aerospace Engineering at Missouri S&T. Currently working on a Masters degree after attaining an bachelors degree in the same field and also at Missouri S&T. My career goals at the moment are open. I have recently began teaching, and have found the experience very enjoyable. Research has proved challenging, and it is exciting to work to expand into areas not yet explored. My classes and research have focused on controls which I enjoy because the complexity and taking mathematical theory into real world problems. Regardless of where my career takes me, I want to be constantly challenged and always learning.
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