System identification of a truss type space structure using the multiple boundary condition test (MBCT) methodExperimental results on the application of the multiple boundary condition test (MBCT) method to experimental hardware have validated its usefulness in the ground testing of large flexible space structures. Excellant results were obtained with a beam with a uniform cross-section and with a beam consisting of two different cross-sections alternately located. The MBCT method is then applied to a 12 bay MAST type structure which is part of the NASA COFS program, and the cross-sectional area of the updated mathematical model was found to be within 4.5 percent of the true value.
Document ID
19870046396
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kuo, C. P. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Wada, B. K. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)