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Model based damping of coupled horizontal and vertical oscillations in a flexible rod

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DOI:https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1989-3564· OSTI ID:5886533

This paper reviews the theory associated with vibrations of angularly accelerated cantilevered beams which display significant gravitational sag (coupling the out-of-plane dynamics of the flexible beam) and formulates a control approach for moving such beams to damp residual first horizontal and vertical modes of oscillation. An experimental implementation of the control strategy using an open-loop, single axis torque that is shaped for simultaneous damping of the horizontal and vertical vibrations is described. The experimental control strategy demonstrates more than 99% reduction in the coupled residual vibrations. 9 refs., 5 figs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5886533
Report Number(s):
SAND-88-2876C; CONF-890818-3; ON: DE89007034
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English