Docent in Department of theoretical mechanics
Awards
Winner of the regional competition "Young Scientist" (Samara region, Russia, 2013).
Research interests
Analytical mechanics, Nonlinear Oscillations and Chaotic Dynamics, Mechanics of Space Flight, Dynamics of Tethered Satellite Systems, Space Elevator, Uncontrolled spacecraft motion in atmosphere.
Research results
As a researcher, Alexander has published a book and 25 studies in prestigious peer-reviewed journals (5 in english) on topics related to space tethered systems, space elevator, and re-entry vehicle dynamics. He has presented his research at various international scientific conferences.
Research and teaching activities
Alexander Ledkov is a member of the research group of Prof. Vladimir S. Aslanov. The field of his major scientific research interests includes:
During my research activity I participated in the following grants.
Grants of Russian Foundation for Basic Research
parameters of atmospheric and not atmospheric movement of space-rocket
systems" (project head prof. V.S. Aslanov)
movement and management of compound space vehicles of variable weight"
(project head Dr. A.V. Doroshin)
systems bodies with constant and variable structure" (project head
prof. V.S. Aslanov)
motion of rigid bodies with bodies with correlations" (project head
prof. V.S. Aslanov)
with moving and flexible elements in space applications" (project head
prof. V.S. Aslanov)
Grants of Ministry of Education and Science of Russia
His teaching activity includes giving lectures on the Nonlinear Dynamics, and Space Tethered Systems courses, and running workshops on Theoretical Mechanics.
Publications
1. Aslanov V.S., Ledkov A.S. Dynamics of the Tethered Satellite Systems . Singapore: Published by Elsever (Singapore) Pte Ltd. and National Defence Industry Press (http://www.bookschina.com/6820425.htm), 2015. 179 С?.
2. Aslanov V.S., Ledkov A.S. Dynamics of towed large space debris taking into account atmospheric disturbance // Acta Mechanica. 2014. 9, 225. P. 2685-2697
3. Aslanov V.S., Ledkov A.S., A.Misra, A. Guerman Dynamics of Space Elevator After Tether Rupture // Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics. 2013. Vol. 36, Issue 4. 20. P. 986-992
4. Aslanov V.S., Ledkov A.S. Dynamics of Tethered Satellite Systems . UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2012. 356 С?.
5. Aslanov V.S., Ledkov A.S., Guerman A.D., Misra A.K. Motion of the space elevator after the ribbon rupture // 63rd International Astronautical Congress, 1-5 October 2012, Naples, , 2012, P. 1-8