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Fundamentals of Microgravity Vibration IsolationIn view of the utility of space vehicles as orbiting science laboratories, the need for vibration isolation systems for acceleration sensitive experiments has gained increasing visibility. This presentation provides a tutorial discussion of microgravity vibration isolation technology with the objective of elaborating on the relative merits of passive and active isolation approaches. The concepts of control bandwidth, isolation performance, and robustness will be addressed with illustrative examples. Concluding the presentation will be a suggested roadmap for future technology development activities to enhance the acceleration environment for microgravity science experiments.
Document ID
20010018284
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Whorton, Mark S.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 2000
Publication Information
Publication: Nineteenth International Microgravity Measurements Group Meeting
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
Paper-18
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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