In the design/analysis process of a payload structural system, the accelerations at the payload/launch vehicle interface obtained from a system analysis using a rigid payload are often used as the input forcing function to the elastic payload to obtain structural design loads. Such an analysis is at best an approximation since the elastic coupling effects are neglected. This paper develops a method wherein the launch vehicle/rigid payload interface accelerations are modified to account for the payload elasticity. The advantage of the proposed method, which is exact to the extent that the physical system can be described by a truncated set of generalized coordinates, is that the complete design/analysis process can be performed within the organization responsible for the payload design. The method requires the updating of the system normal modes to account for payload changes, but does not require a complete transient solution using the composite system model. An application to a real complex structure, the Viking Spacecraft System, is given.


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    Title :

    Estimation of payload loads using rigid body interface accelerations


    Contributors:
    Chen, J. C. (author) / Garba, J. A. (author) / Wada, B. K. (author)

    Conference:

    Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference ; 1978 ; Bethesda, MD


    Publication date :

    1978-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Estimation of Payload Loads Using Rigid-Body Interface Accelerations

    J.C. Chen / J.A. Garba / B.K. Wada | AIAA | 1979