A methodology is presented by means of which the projected NASA Space Station's structural elements, primarily involving externally attached masses reresenting payloads, can be prearranged to meet all constraints imposed on Station design by mission type, safety, and physical criteria. Five different configurations are considered. The methodology has been automated in the form of a computer-aided engineering tool for the optimization of masses with respect to the products of inertia. By minimizing the induced gravity-gradient torques, the momentum buildup over an orbital period is also minimized.


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    Title :

    Optimization of mass placement in Space Station applications


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    Publication date :

    1985-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English





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