Vibration Control of Space Structures VCOSS B: Momentum Exchange and Truss Dampening.

Abstract

This report presents the final technical results of the TRW Vibration Control of Space Structures (VCOSS) program. Subtasks include: (1) Dynamic performance studies of a vibration controlled structure, (2) Design iterations, (3) Graphic representation of system performance (LOS errors), (4) Comparison of active controlled to stiffness controlled model. During this phase an emphasis was placed on development of control hardware and its impact on spacecraft power and weight budgets. A preliminary estimate of the implementation costs associated with the chosen design was also made. An evaluation of the selected hardware is presented. It was determined that mission requirements could be met and that the hardware necessary to achieve these requirements is essentially existing and the state of the art in nature. Based on the presented comparison between the active and the stiffness controlled models, it appears that there is a substantial payoff in active control. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA139910

Entities

People

  • G. Franco
  • J. Kern
  • L. Brady
  • L. Keranen
  • R. Neiswander

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Systems
  • Frequency Bands
  • Governments
  • Measurement
  • Power Converters
  • Refractive Index
  • Signal Processing
  • Solar Panels
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States Government
  • Vibration
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Structural Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers