Synthesis of structural damping.
Force-deflection relationship under arbitrary loading for structure exhibiting hysteresis behavior
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Gemini Program Mission Report for Gemini-Titan 1 (GT-1)
The Gemini-Titan 1 (GT-1) space vehicle was comprised of the Gemini spacecraft and the Gemini launch vehicle. The Gemini launch vehicle is a two-stage modified Titan II ICBM. The major modifications are the addition of a malfunction detection system and a secondary flight controls system. The Gemini spacecraft, designed to carry a crew of two men on earth orbital and rendezvous missions, was unmanned for the flight reported herein (GT-1). There were no complete Gemini flight systems on board; however, the C-band transponder and telemetry transmitters were Gemini flight subsystems. Dummy equipment, having a mass and moment of inertia equal to flight system equipment, was installed in the spacecraft. The Spacecraft was instrumented to obtain data on spacecraft heating, structural loading, vibration, sound pressure levels, and temperature and pressure during the launch phase.
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The fourth positive system of carbon monoxide observed in absorption at high resolution in the vacuum ultraviolet region.
Fourth positive carbon monoxide system observed in absorption in vacuum UV region, discussing rotational and vibrational band structure
Bass, A. M.↗
A method for computing the response of a general axisymmetric shell with an attached asymmetric structure.
Dynamic analysis of axisymmetric ring stiffened shells with attached asymmetric elastic structures, noting vibration modes
Durling, B. J.↗
Spectral analysis of multiple time series
Application of spectral analysis for mathematically determining relationship of random vibrations in structures and concurrent events in electric circuits, physiology, economics, and seismograms is discussed. Computer program for performing spectral analysis of multiple time series is described.
Dubman, M. R.↗
Experimental estimation of the statistical parameters of vibrations of a shell (using a digital computer), 2
The statistical characteristics of complex variation amplitudes of shells excited by harmonic force sources in the sound frequency range are examined. Vibrations were measured with a multichannel unit, permitting the component values of a complex vibration amplitude for the i-th measurement point to be obtained at each measured point. An estimation was also made of the nature of the vibration field structure.
Kanayev, B. A.↗
Sodium sulfate: Vaporization thermodynamics and role in corrosive flames
Gaseous species over liquid Na2SO4 were identified by the technique of molecular beam mass spectrometry. The heat and entropy of vaporization of the Na2SO4 molecule were measured directly. Comparisons of the experimental entropy with values calculated using various molecular parameters were used to estimate the molecular structure and vibrational frequencies. The thermodynamic properties of gaseous and condensed phase Na2SO4, along with additional pertinent species, were used in a computer program to calculate equilibrium flame compositions and temperatures for representative turbine engine and burner rig flames. Compositions were calculated at various fuel-to-oxidant ratios with additions of sulfur to the fuel and the components of sea salt to the intake air. Temperatures for condensation of Na2SO4 were obtained as a function of sulfur and sea salt concentrations.
Kohl, F. J.↗
Fail-safe hydraulic shaker protection
Nine channel system controls acceleration and force on structure undergoing vibration stress testing. System has automatic and manually operative abort feature.
Woodbury, R. C.↗
Essays on the History of Rocketry and Astronautics: Proceedings of the Third through the Sixth History Symposia of the International Academy of Astronautics, Volume 1
This two volume publication presents the proceedings of the third through sixth history symposia of the International Academy of Astronautics. Thirty-nine papers are divided into four categories: (1) Early Solid Propellant Rocketry; (2) Rocketry and Astronautics: Concepts, Theory, and Analyses after 1880; (3) The Development of Liquid and Solid Propellant Rockets from 1880 to 1945; and (4) Rocketry and Astronautics after 1945. Categories 1 and 2 will be found in volume 1 and the remainder in volume 2. Among other diciplines, Rocketry and Astronautics encompasses the physical and engineering sciences including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, vibration theory, structural mechanics, and celestial mechanics. Papers presented in these two volumes range from those of empirical experimenters who used the time-honored cut and try methods to scientists wielding theoretical principles. The work traces the coupling of the physical and engineering sciences, industrial advances, and state support that produced the awesome progress in rocketry and astronautics for the most part within living memory. The proceedings of the four symposia present in these two volumes contain information on the work of leading investigators and their associates carried out in the first two-thirds of the twentieth century.
R Cargill Hall↗
Vapor chambers for an atmospheric cloud physics laboratory
The methanol/stainless steel vapor chambers (flat-plate heat pipes) discussed in this paper were developed for use in spaceborne atmospheric cloud chambers. This application imposed stringent thermal and mechanical requirements on the design. Flatness, low thermal mass, vibration, and structural integrity requirements were achieved in addition to precision temperature uniformity and thermal transport. Heat transfer coefficients on the order of 0.34 to 0.40 W/sq cm -C were measured. The vapor chambers are capable of transporting 170 W-cm per cm of width in either the axial or side-to-side direction.
Fleischman, G. L.↗
Analyzing Multirate-Sampled Systems
New method available for monitoring stability of system on basis of data sampled at multiple rates--in particular, at two rates, one of which is twice frequency of other. Method is called Multirate Matrix Frequency Response (MMFR) analysis. MMFR was used in Space Shuttle to evaluate effect of decreasing sample rate of error loop in ascent-phase digital autopilot. Should also be useful to designers of other control systems and to structural, civil, and mechanical engineers for structure and vibration analysis.
Hendrix, N.↗
Design considerations and experiences in the use of composite material for an aeroelastic research wing
Experiences in using composite skin material on an aeroelastic research wing used in flight flutter testing are described. Significant variations in skin shear modulus due to stress and temperature were encountered with the original fiberglass laminate skin designed to minimize wing torsional stiffness. These variations along with the sensitivity of wing torsional stiffness to the skin-to-frame attachment method complicated the structural model vibration mode predictions. A wing skin redesign with different fiber orientation and a reduction in the amount of skin-to-frame bonding resulted in more predictable modal characteristics without sacrificing design objectives. Design and modeling considerations for future applications are discussed.
Eckstrom, C. V.↗
Vibration suppression in large space structures
The problem of potential instability caused by actuator dynamics is examined. Two ways of overcoming it are discussed: rate feedback with compensation and position feedback with tuning filters.
Caughey, T. K.↗
A rapid method for obtaining frequency-response functions for multiple input photogrammetric data
A two-digital-camera photogrammetric technique for measuring the motion of a vibrating spacecraft structure or wing surface and an applicable data-reduction algorithm are presented. The 3D frequency-response functions are obtained by coordinate transformation from averaged cross and autopower spectra derived from the 4D camera coordinates by Fourier transformation. Error sources are investigated analytically, and sample results are shown in graphs.
Kroen, M. L.↗
Dynamic characterization and microprocessor control of the NASA/UVA proof mass actuator
The self-contained electromagnetic-reaction-type force-actuator system developed by NASA/UVA for the verification of spacecraft-structure vibration-control laws is characterized and demonstrated. The device is controlled by a dedicated microprocessor and has dynamic characteristics determined by Fourier analysis. Test data on a cantilevered beam are shown.
Zimmerman, D. C.↗
Non-Gaussian approach for parametric random vibration of non-linear structures
The dynamic response of a nonlinear, single degree of freedom structural system subjected to a physically white noise parametric excitation is investigated. The Ito stochastic calculus is employed to derive a general differential equation for the moments of the response coordinates. The differential equations of moments of any order are found to be coupled with higher order moments. A non-Gaussian closure scheme is developed to truncate the moment equations up to fourth order. The statistical of the stationary response are computed numerically and compared with analytical solutions predicted by a Gaussian closure scheme and the stochastic averaging method. It is found that the computed results exhibit the jump phenomenon which is typical of the characteristics of deterministic nonlinear systems. In addition, the numerical algorithm leads to multiple solutions all of which give positive mean squares. However, two of these solutions are found to violate the properties of high order moments. One solution preserves the moments properties and demonstrates that the system achieves a stationary response.
Ibrahim, R. A.↗
Determining Chaotic Instabilities in Mechanical Systems
Theoretical developments enable suppression of chaotic structual motions. Theory enables prediction, avoidance, and suppression of chaotic vibrations in structures, especially using dynamic feedback stabilization. In new formulation, motion both repeatable and predictable.
Zak, M. A.↗
Passive isolation/damping system for the Hubble space telescope reaction wheels
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope contain large, diffraction limited optics with extraordinary resolution and performance for surpassing existing observatories. The need to reduce structural borne vibration and resultant optical jitter from critical Pointing Control System components, Reaction Wheels, prompted the feasibility investigation and eventual development of a passive isolation system. Alternative design concepts considered were required to meet a host of stringent specifications and pass rigid tests to be successfully verified and integrated into the already built flight vehicle. The final design employs multiple arrays of fluid damped springs that attenuate over a wide spectrum, while confining newly introduced resonances to benign regions of vehicle dynamic response. Overall jitter improvement of roughly a factor of 2 to 3 is attained with this system. The basis, evolution, and performance of the isolation system, specifically discussing design concepts considered, optimization studies, development lessons learned, innovative features, and analytical and ground test verified results are presented.
Hasha, Martin D.↗