On-Orbit Verification of Space Inflatable Structures
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
On-Orbit Assembly of Flexible Space Structures with SWARM
On-orbit assembly is an enabling technology for many space applications. However, current methods of human assisted assembly are high in cost and risk to the crew, motivating a desire to automate the on-orbit assembly process using robotic technology. Construction of large space structures will likely involve the manipulation of flexible elements such as trusses or solar panels, and automation ...
متن کاملPathfinder Photogrammetry Research for Ultra-Lightweight and Inflatable Space Structures
The defining characteristic of ultra-lightweight and inflatable space structures is that they are both very large and very low mass. This makes standard contacting methods of measurement (e.g. attaching accelerometers) impractical because the dynamics of the structure would be changed by the mass of the contacting instrument. Optical measurements are therefore more appropriate. Photogrammetry i...
متن کاملToward Rigidization of Inflatable Structures
Active rigidization of a simple structure demonstrates how internal resistive heating can be applied to cause permanent physical strengthening of inflatable structures. Rigidizing a real structure brings to light the issues associated with incorporating the rigidizable resincoated tow onto a separate substrate and provides a useful example of the strength gained through effective rigidization. ...
متن کاملCoordinated Control of Space Robot Teams for the On-Orbit Construction of Large Flexible Space Structures
Teams of autonomous space robots are needed for future space missions such as the construction of large solar power stations and large space telescopes in earth orbit. This work focuses on the control of teams of robots performing construction tasks such as manipulation and assembly of large space structures. The control of the robot structure system is difficult. The space structures are flexi...
متن کاملDeployment Simulation of Ultra-lightweight Inflatable Structures
Dynamic deployment analyses of folded inflatable tubes are conducted to investigate modeling issues related to the deployment of solar sail booms. The analyses are necessary because ground tests include gravity effects and may poorly represent deployment in space. A control volume approach, available in the LS-DYNA nonlinear dynamic finite element code, and the ideal gas law are used to simulat...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY FOR AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES, SPACE TECHNOLOGY JAPAN
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1347-3840
DOI: 10.2322/tstj.7.tc_1