TWOBODY implements improved version of Lagrange multiplier method. Program ultilizes programming technique eliminating computational instability in multibody simulations in which Lagrange multipliers used. In technique, one uses constraint equations, instead of integration, to determine coordinates that are not independent. To illustrate technique, it includes simple mathematical model of solid rocket booster and parachute connected by frictionless swivel. Written in FORTRAN 77.


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    Title :

    Eliminating Computational Instability In Multibody Simulations


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    Publication date :

    1994-09-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English


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