On sine dwell or broadband methods for modal testingFor large, complex spacecraft structural systems, the objectives of the modal test are outlined. Based on these objectives, the comparison criteria for the modal test methods, namely, the broadband excitation and the sine dwell methods are established. Using the Galileo spacecraft modal test and the Centaur G Prime upper stage vehicle modal test as examples, the relative advantages or disadvantages of each method are examined. The usefulness or shortcoming of the methods are given from a practicing engineer's view point.
Document ID
19870046478
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chen, Jay-Chung (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Wada, Ben K. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)