The verification approach here proposed for large, beam-type space structures consists of a first part, which removes the gravity effect on the substructure tested and identifies its on-orbit dynamic characteristics, on the basis of ground test measurements, and a second part which develops an adequate scaling law that extrapolates the dynamic characteristics of the prototype structure by using results from the substructure. These approaches are presently demonstrated for the cases of a wrap-rib antenna's feed support structure and a candidate Space Shuttle flight experiment.


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    Title :

    Verification of large beam-type space structures


    Contributors:
    Shih, C.-F. (author) / Chen, J. C. (author) / Garba, J. A. (author)

    Publication date :

    1986-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





    Verification of large beam-type space structures

    SHIH, C.-F. / CHEN, J. / GARBA, J. | AIAA | 1986



    Verification of large beam-type space structures

    Shih, Choon-Foo / Chen, Jay C. / Garba, John A. | NTRS | 1987