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Control of flexible structuresThe requirements for future space missions indicate that many of these spacecraft will be large, flexible, and in some applications, require precision geometries. A technology program that addresses the issues associated with the structure/control interactions for these classes of spacecraft is discussed. The goal of the NASA control of flexible structures technology program is to generate a technology data base that will provide the designer with options and approaches to achieve spacecraft performance such as maintaining geometry and/or suppressing undesired spacecraft dynamics. This technology program will define the appropriate combination of analysis, ground testing, and flight testing required to validate the structural/controls analysis and design tools. This work was motivated by a recognition that large minimum weight space structures will be required for many future missions. The tools necessary to support such design included: (1) improved structural analysis; (2) modern control theory; (3) advanced modeling techniques; (4) system identification; and (5) the integration of structures and controls.
Document ID
19850022848
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Russell, R. A.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: JPL Proc. of the Workshop on Identification and Control of Flexible Space Struct., Vol. 1
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
85N31161
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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