THE ADVANCED PART OF A TREATISE ON THE DYNAMICS OF A SYSTEM OF RIGID BODIES

By JAMES JOHNSON

1 Dynamic Modeling and Response Analysis of a Landing Gear Retraction and Extension System Considering Irregular Wear Clearance 1 2 Rapid Modeling Method and Analysis of Factors Affecting the Dynamics of On-Orbit Launch Systems for Micro-Spacecraft 28 3 Comparative Analysis of Mandibular Kinematics Recorded with Zebris JMA and Medit i700 Using an Open-Source 3D Model-Based Framework 44 4 Robust Semi-Active Control of Quadrotor UAV–Landing Gear for Touchdown-Induced Vibration Suppression Under Uncertain Conditions 69 5 Adaptive Sliding Mode Trajectory Tracking Control for Four-Wheel Independent Steering Vehicles Based on Instantaneous Center of Rotation Constraints 108