Abstract
In this paper, quaternions are briefly reviewed and their associated matrix algebra is developed. Two Hamilton operators are defined and some of their properties are studied. The properties of these operators are then applied to find kinematic relations of a body undergoing spatial rotation and to find a recursive relation for intermediate-axes. The formulation presented provides an easy approach to kinematic analysis of spatial mechanical systems.
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13th Design Automation Conference
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