THE MECHANICAL IMPEDANCE CONCEPT IN VIBRATION DESIGN OF MISSILE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT,

Abstract

A realistic description of the vibration environment seen by missile and satellite electronic equipment can be obtained by performing structural impedance measurements. Present engineering methods assume that the electronic packages are mounted on an infinite impedance source. This approach, however, often leads to misinterpretation of telemetry data and unrealistic testing by environmental specifications. Recommendation for the development of a structural impedance measuring system which can be employed on lightweight missile structures is made on the basis of a state-of-the-art survey of present day equipment and measurement methods. The significance of mechanical impedance measurements is presented with respect to development of realistic environmental specifications and the design and qualification of missile electronic equipment and equipment support structure. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 03, 1960
Accession Number
AD0609267

Entities

People

  • William A. Mullee

Organizations

  • TRW Inc.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Equipment
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Impedance
  • Lightweight
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Impedance
  • Qualifications
  • Specifications
  • Telemetry
  • Vibration

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space