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Title: Limiting vibration in space lattices

Abstract

Using finite-element analysis and other methods, engineers are evaluating ways to control the vibrations and extend the use of flexible, deployable structures in space. The exploration of the universe by the United States has led to many technological innovations for space travel. Among them are lightweight lattice structures and booms, which have been used on the Voyager probes to the outer planets, the Hubble space telescope,m and many other missions. Typical applications of lattice structures in space include instrument booms, antennae, and solar-array deployers and supports. Booms are designed for automatic deployment to a controlled length and retraction into a very compact stowage volume. Deployable solar booms are often subjected to severe vibration while in orbit, and vibration must be limited or completely eliminated for safe and satisfactory performance.

Authors:
 [1]
  1. Texas A and M Univ., College Station, TX (United States). Mechanical Engineering Technology Program
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
563897
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Mechanical Engineering
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 119; Journal Issue: 12; Other Information: PBD: Dec 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
14 SOLAR ENERGY; SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES; SOLAR CELL ARRAYS; PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES; MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Citation Formats

Midturi, S. Limiting vibration in space lattices. United States: N. p., 1997. Web.
Midturi, S. Limiting vibration in space lattices. United States.
Midturi, S. 1997. "Limiting vibration in space lattices". United States.
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abstractNote = {Using finite-element analysis and other methods, engineers are evaluating ways to control the vibrations and extend the use of flexible, deployable structures in space. The exploration of the universe by the United States has led to many technological innovations for space travel. Among them are lightweight lattice structures and booms, which have been used on the Voyager probes to the outer planets, the Hubble space telescope,m and many other missions. Typical applications of lattice structures in space include instrument booms, antennae, and solar-array deployers and supports. Booms are designed for automatic deployment to a controlled length and retraction into a very compact stowage volume. Deployable solar booms are often subjected to severe vibration while in orbit, and vibration must be limited or completely eliminated for safe and satisfactory performance.},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/563897}, journal = {Mechanical Engineering},
number = 12,
volume = 119,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1997},
month = {Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1997}
}