MSFC data analysis of the SAFE/DAE experiment
Abstract
The Solar Array Flight Experiment (SAFE) on-orbit experiment for measurement of large structures dynamics consists of a dynamic sensing system designed to record and analyze the dynamic characteristics of the SAFE. The early availability of the SAFE and its basic large space structure characteristics made it a logical candidate for verification of the sensing system and evaluation technique. The characteristics of the solar array which place it well within the generic class of large space structures are: (1) Large size; (2) Low natural frequencies; (3) Mechanical complexity of its extendable/retractable mast; and (4) The inability to dynamic test in Earth atmosphere and one g.
- Publication:
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In NASA. Langley Research Center Large Space Antenna Systems Technol
- Pub Date:
- April 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985lsas.rept..505S
- Keywords:
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- Evaluation;
- Large Space Structures;
- Solar Arrays;
- Space Erectable Structures;
- Stability Tests;
- Structural Stability;
- Structural Vibration;
- Expandable Structures;
- Reflectors;
- Remote Sensing;
- Space Transportation System;
- Spaceborne Experiments;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles