Covariant Differentiation, Equations of Motion

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-54
Keyword(s):  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Covariant Differentiation

Second Order Riemannian Mechanics

2015 ◽  
Vol 65 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roman Matsyuk
Keyword(s):  
Riemannian Manifolds ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Variational Calculus ◽  
Physical Nature ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Covariant Differentiation ◽  
Second Derivatives ◽  
Higher Derivatives ◽  
Single Integral ◽  
Physical Phenomena

AbstractThe technique of covariant differentiation is being implemented into the single integral variational calculus with second derivatives in Riemannian manifolds and into the Grässer-Rund-Weyssenhoff homogeneous generalized canonical framework for the parameter-invariant variational problem. As an example of physical nature we relate to each other the equations of motion with higher derivatives that describe the physical phenomena known as ‘Zitterbewegung’, the electromagnetic self-interaction, and spherical top. Although two of these phenomena, the quiver (the ‘Zitterbewegung’) and the radiation friction, have been known only within the framework of Special Relativity, our approach allows to generalize the corresponding equations of motion to the curved spacetime. From the geometrical point of view these generalizations depend neither on the signature of the Riemannian space nor on its dimension.

The motion of a lunar orbiter

1966 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 373
Author(s):  
Y. Kozai
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Dimensional Space ◽  
Artificial Satellite ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Triaxial Ellipsoid ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Secular Motion ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Close Satellite ◽  
The Mean

The motion of an artificial satellite around the Moon is much more complicated than that around the Earth, since the shape of the Moon is a triaxial ellipsoid and the effect of the Earth on the motion is very important even for a very close satellite.The differential equations of motion of the satellite are written in canonical form of three degrees of freedom with time depending Hamiltonian. By eliminating short-periodic terms depending on the mean longitude of the satellite and by assuming that the Earth is moving on the lunar equator, however, the equations are reduced to those of two degrees of freedom with an energy integral.Since the mean motion of the Earth around the Moon is more rapid than the secular motion of the argument of pericentre of the satellite by a factor of one order, the terms depending on the longitude of the Earth can be eliminated, and the degree of freedom is reduced to one.Then the motion can be discussed by drawing equi-energy curves in two-dimensional space. According to these figures satellites with high inclination have large possibilities of falling down to the lunar surface even if the initial eccentricities are very small.The principal properties of the motion are not changed even if plausible values ofJ3andJ4of the Moon are included.This paper has been published in Publ. astr. Soc.Japan15, 301, 1963.

On the motion of comet P/d’Arrest

1974 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 145-148
Author(s):  
W. J. Klepczynski
Keyword(s):  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Variational Equations ◽  
Partial Derivatives

AbstractThe differences between numerically approximated partial derivatives and partial derivatives obtained by integrating the variational equations are computed for Comet P/d’Arrest. The effect of errors in the IAU adopted system of masses, normally used in the integration of the equations of motion of comets of this type, is investigated. It is concluded that the resulting effects are negligible when compared with the observed discrepancies in the motion of this comet.

Validation of a Belt Model for Prediction of Hub Forces from a Rolling Tire4

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Lecomte ◽  
W. R. Graham ◽  
D. J. O’Boy
Keyword(s):  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Prediction Method ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Impedance Boundary ◽  
Bending Waves ◽  
Tire Rotation ◽  
Three Dimensional Models

Abstract An integrated model is under development which will be able to predict the interior noise due to the vibrations of a rolling tire structurally transmitted to the hub of a vehicle. Here, the tire belt model used as part of this prediction method is first briefly presented and discussed, and it is then compared to other models available in the literature. This component will be linked to the tread blocks through normal and tangential forces and to the sidewalls through impedance boundary conditions. The tire belt is modeled as an orthotropic cylindrical ring of negligible thickness with rotational effects, internal pressure, and prestresses included. The associated equations of motion are derived by a variational approach and are investigated for both unforced and forced motions. The model supports extensional and bending waves, which are believed to be the important features to correctly predict the hub forces in the midfrequency (50–500 Hz) range of interest. The predicted waves and forced responses of a benchmark structure are compared to the predictions of several alternative analytical models: two three dimensional models that can support multiple isotropic layers, one of these models include curvature and the other one is flat; a one-dimensional beam model which does not consider axial variations; and several shell models. Finally, the effects of internal pressure, prestress, curvature, and tire rotation on free waves are discussed.

Calculation of Dynamic Tire Forces from Aircraft Instrumentation Data

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary E. McKay
Keyword(s):  
System Performance ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Test Laboratory ◽  
Excellent Correlation ◽  
Friction Behavior ◽  
Aircraft Landing ◽  
Data Scatter ◽  
Tire Forces ◽  
Six Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Tire Friction

Abstract When evaluating aircraft brake control system performance, it is difficult to overstate the importance of understanding dynamic tire forces—especially those related to tire friction behavior. As important as they are, however, these dynamic tire forces cannot be easily or reliably measured. To fill this need, an analytical approach has been developed to determine instantaneous tire forces during aircraft landing, braking and taxi operations. The approach involves using aircraft instrumentation data to determine forces (other than tire forces), moments, and accelerations acting on the aircraft. Inserting these values into the aircraft’s six degree-of-freedom equations-of-motion allows solution for the tire forces. While there are significant challenges associated with this approach, results to date have exceeded expectations in terms of fidelity, consistency, and data scatter. The results show excellent correlation to tests conducted in a tire test laboratory. And, while the results generally follow accepted tire friction theories, there are noteworthy differences.

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