Actuator: External Force/Torque
Description
This module applies a user-defined external force or torque to the parent body in the body \(\mathcal{B}\) or inertial \(\mathcal{N}\) frame. It is a basic dynamic effector class that provides a blank template for further development i.e. adding physics-based constraints to force/torque outputs.
Example Use Cases
- Unknown perturbations: This module can be used to add perturbation forces/torques from unknown sources.
- Control Torques: This module can be connected directly to a feedback controller to apply command torques with no physical limitations directly.
- Simple Propulsion: This module can configure a basic propulsion system without physical firing limitations.
Module Implementation
Assumptions/Limitations
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