Seismic Motion Stability, Measurement and Precision Control.
Abstract
The basis for a stable, low level motion test pad is a pneumatically supported, actively controlled Isolation Test Pad (Iso-pad). A number of tasks have been completed under this work unit, and other tasks have been supported by use of the Iso-pad and related equipment as a research tool. Also, there were research accomplishments on the Iso-pad under an earlier work unit on advanced techniques for inertial guidance sensors testing. This final report presents the significant highlights, objectives, performances, and accomplishments of the research tasks completed. The performance is shown of the Iso-pad in the concluding, low maintenance configuration as available for research tasks which require a low level vibration environment, or a precisely known motion excitation. Conclusions are drawn which relate final performance and improvement potential to tests of future inertial instruments, and the motion environment which may be required. A bibliography of presentations and publications which are based on the various phases of Iso-pad development are presented. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA104425
Entities
People
- Bill J. Simmons
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory