Stiffening of the ACES deployable space boom
Abstract
The purpose of this design project was to design an active planar stiffening device for the existing ACES (Acoustic Containerless Experiment System) structure. the ACES structure was modeled using simple beam theory. Various concepts were generated about how the stiffening device should be configured in order to perform at an optimum level. The optimum configuration was selected to be a single set of spreaders located approximately 63% of the distance down the beam. Actuation was to be provided by a DC electric motor. From the test results, the design group was able to draw conclusions and make recommendations about the utility of further research into this area.
- Publication:
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In its The 1994 NASA/USRA/ADP Design Projects 13 p(SEE N95-26304 08-80
- Pub Date:
- 1994
- Bibcode:
- 1994adp..nasa.....S
- Keywords:
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- Acoustic Levitation;
- Booms (Equipment);
- Control Systems Design;
- Electric Motors;
- Spaceborne Experiments;
- Stiffening;
- Computer Aided Design;
- Functional Design Specifications;
- Mathematical Models;
- User Requirements;
- Mechanical Engineering