AbstractStructures for space applications very often suffer stringent mass constraints. Lightweight structures are developed for this purpose, through the use of deployable and/or inflatable beams, and thin-film membranes. Their inherent properties (low mass and small thickness) preclude the use of conventional measurement methods (accelerometers and displacement transducers for example) during on-ground testing. In this context, innovative non-contact measurement methods need to be investigated for these stretched membranes.The object of the present project is to review existing measurement systems capable of measuring characteristics of membrane space-structures such as: dot-projection videogrammetry (static measurements), stereo-correlation (dynamic and static measurements), fringe projection (wrinkles) and 3D laser scanning vibrometry (dynamic measurements).Therefore, minimum requirements were given for the study in order to have representative test articles covering a wide range of applications. We present test results obtained with the different methods on our test articles.
Optical methods for non-contact measurements of membranes
Acta Astronautica ; 65 , 9-10 ; 1317-1329
2009-03-10
13 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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