Viking 1975 Orbiter Development Test Model/Lander Dynamic Test Model - Dynamic environmental testingAn overview is presented of the dynamic environmental test program for the Viking 1975 Orbiter Development Test Model/Lander Dynamic Test Model. The spacecraft and its systems are described, and the test methods are discussed in detail. Tests described include the modal survey, the forced-vibration test, and the acoustic test. It is shown that the modal testing provided a good correlation with analytical predictions and that all the major structural loads were found to be below 50 Hz.
Document ID
19760032841
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Milder, G. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)