NASA NTRS · 19840062815
An on-orbit experiment for dynamics and control of large structures
Abstract
Attention is given to the definition of the on-orbit dynamic testing that is currently being planned for the flight of a large solar array test article, the Solar Array Flight Experiment (SAFE 1), which consists of a coilable longeron mast that deploys a large solar array blanket. Also discussed is the design of an additional experiment employing this structure in conjunction with a two- or three-axis gimbal system, in order to demonstrate control techniques applicable to such large structures. SAFE 1 experiment objectives, hardware, software, and the experimental operations foreseen are discussed.
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Buchanan, H. J., Schock, R. W., Waites, H. B.. 1984-10-01. An on-orbit experiment for dynamics and control of large structures. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19840062815
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