HighlightsDeriving the governing equation of motion of an orbiting satellite with plate arrays.Considering the maneuver and time dependent radiation effects on the vibrations of the satellite panels.Studding the effects of piezoelectric layers on the stability and vibration of the system.

    AbstractIn this paper, a smart flexible satellite moving in a circular orbit with two flexible panels are studied. The panels have been modeled as clamped-free-free-free rectangular plates with attached piezoelectric actuators. It is assumed that the satellite has a pitch angle rotation maneuver. Rapid temperature changes at day-night transitions in orbit generate time dependent bending moments. Satellite maneuver and temperature varying induce vibrations in the appendages. So, to simulate the system, heat radiation effects on the appendages have been considered. The nonlinear equations of motion and the heat transfer equations are coupled and solved simultaneously. So, the governing equations of motion are nonlinear and very complicated ones. Finally, the whole system is simulated and the effects of the heat radiation, radius of the orbit, piezoelectric voltages, and piezoelectric locations on the response of the system are studied.


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    Title :

    Thermally induced vibrations of smart solar panel in a low-orbit satellite


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 59 , 6 ; 1502-1513


    Publication date :

    2016-12-23


    Size :

    12 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






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