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Experimental demonstration of static shape controlResults of a microprocessor-controlled implementation of static shape control using a specially constructed flexible beam facility are presented. The discussion covers the development of shape control algorithms, adaptation of the algorithms for use with finite element models, construction of a flexible beam, characterization and calibration of the facility, development of a finite element model for the beam, and the development of computer hardware and software. It is shown that feedback control yields better results than open-loop control, and that the use of more than two sensors in the control loop has little effect on the system performance.
Document ID
19820030463
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Eldred, D.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Schaechter, D.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1981
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 81-1785
Meeting Information
Meeting: Guidance and Control Conference
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Start Date: August 19, 1981
End Date: August 21, 1981
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
82A13998
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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