3 papers
cs.RO2023
Towards a generalizable simulation framework to study collisions between spacecraft and debris
Simone Asci, Angadh Nanjangud
In recent years, computer simulators of rigid-body systems have been successfully used to improve and expand the field of developing new space robots, becoming a leading tool for t…
cs.RO2023
Leveraging Symbolic Algebra Systems to Simulate Contact Dynamics in Rigid Body Systems
Simone Asci, Angadh Nanjangud
Collision detection plays a key role in the simulation of interacting rigid bodies. However, owing to its computational complexity current methods typically prioritize either maxim…
physics.class-ph2016
On the Angular Momentum of Rockets, Balloons, and Other Variable Mass Systems
Angadh Nanjangud, Fidelis Eke
Variable mass systems are a classic example of open systems in classical mechanics. The reaction forces due to mass variation propel ships, balloons, and rockets. Unlike free const…