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Structural dynamic characteristics of a Space Station Freedom first assembly flight conceptA study has been conducted of the dynamic characteristics of the first flight of NASA's Space Station Freedom and its response to a typical preboost excitation; the FEM model of the structure used encompasses 88 flexible modes below 5 Hz. The low frequency modes of the system are noted to have been dominated by the relatively low stiffness of such components as the photovoltaic arrays, thermal radiators, and alpha joint. The spacecraft backbone-forming truss was stiffer, exhibiting no deformation below 3 Hz. Reboost forcing-function response was moderate.
Document ID
19900032949
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kaszubowski, Martin J.
(Planning Research Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Martinovic, Zoran N.
(Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Cooper, Paul A.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 90-0748
Accession Number
90A20004
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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