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Thomas Loquen’s research centers on the co-design of mechanical structures and control systems, with a particular focus on spacecraft dynamics. His major contribution lies in developing modeling frameworks that bridge structural mechanics and attitude control system (ACS) design. In his most-cited work, “Two-input two-output port model for mechanical systems” (2015, 32 citations), Loquen introduces a double input-output port transfer approach that reinterprets substructure decomposition from a control designer’s perspective. This tool enables engineers to model complex mechanical systems composed of multiple subsystems, facilitating integrated mechanical/control co-design. His follow-up paper, “Linear Dynamic Modeling of Spacecraft with Open-Chain Assembly of Flexible Bodies for ACS/Structure Co-design” (2015, 13 citations), extends this methodology to spacecraft with flexible appendages, providing a linear dynamic model tailored for early-stage design trade-offs. Loquen’s work is notable for its practical orientation: by offering tractable models that capture both structural flexibility and control interactions, he helps reduce costly redesign cycles in aerospace engineering. His research is particularly valuable for students and researchers working on the intersection of structural dynamics and control system optimization.
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- 1Two-input two-output port model for mechanical systems32 citations · 2015
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