[ODE] Torque instability

nlin@nlin.net nlin at nlin.net
Fri Nov 23 10:44:01 MST 2001


Earlier I wrote about instability after applying a torque to a floating
body with no gravity or other forces. I forgot to mention that I apply
exactly ONE torque for ONE timestep, and apply NO torque or forces thereafter.
Still, after several timesteps, the system becomes instable, the box spins
faster and faster, then eventually flies off into "nan" land.

Any ideas why?

-Norman



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