Active Control of Flexible Space Structures Using the Nitinol Shape Memory Actuators

Abstract

Summarizes research progress in the feasibility demonstration of active vibration control using Nitinol shape memory actuators. Tests on straight wire and helical actuators to characterize their dynamic response are described. The experimental set-up and the range of parametric variation used in a beam vibration control are also described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA205948

Entities

People

  • Amr M. Baz
  • John J. Mccoy
  • Karim R. Iman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Classification
  • Control Systems
  • Convection
  • Dynamic Response
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Energy
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Latent Heat
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Phase Transformations
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Vibration
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Marine Propulsion Engineering and Naval Architecture
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers