Arun K. Misra
Thomas Workman Professor
Mechanical Engineering
McGill University
Canada
Biography
Ph.D. University of British Columbia B.Eng. Indian Institute of Technology
Research Interest
The research interests of Professor Misra are in the areas of satellite dynamics and control, space robotics, and dynamics of aerospace structures. The current focus is on the study of active space debris removal using robots, dynamics of tethered space systems, spacecraft motion in the vicinity of asteroids, formation flying of satellites, and space elevator.
Publications
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Blake, C. and Misra, A.K., “Dynamics and control of satellite formations using a quasi-rigid body formulationâ€, The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 58, 2011, pp. 221-240.
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Woo, P. and Misra, A.K., “Dynamics of a partial space elevator with multiple climbersâ€, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 67, 2010, pp. 753-763.
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Piersigili, P., Sharf, I. and Misra, A.K., “Reactionless capture of a satellite by a two degree-of-freedom manipulatorâ€, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 66, 2010, pp. 183-192.
