Pyroshock simulation for satellite components using a tunable resonant fixture, Phase 1
Aerospace components are often subjected to pyroshock events during flight and deployment, and must be qualified to this frequently severe environment. Laboratory simulation of pyroshock using a mechanically excited resonant fixture, has gained favor at Sandia for testing small (<8 inch cube) weapon components. With this method, each different shock environment required a different resonant fixture that was designed such that it`s response matched the environment. A new test method has been developed which eliminates the need to have a different resonant fixture for each test requirement. This is accomplished by means of a tunable resonant fixture that has a response which is adjustable over a wide frequency range. The adjustment of the fixture`s response is done in a simple and deterministic way. This report covers the first phase of this research, which includes design conception through fabrication and evaluation of hardware capable of testing components with up to a 10 inch {times} 10 inch base. This method will ultimately allow the testing of much larger items, perhaps as large as entire small satellites.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 10114314
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--92-2135; ON: DE93005382
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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