Dynamic and Static Shape Test/Analysis Correlation of a 10 Meter Quadrant Solar Sail

Dynamic and Static Shape Test/Analysis Correlation of a 10 Meter Quadrant Solar Sail

This paper describes finite element analyses and correlation studies to predict deformations and vibration modes/frequencies of a 10-meter quadrant solar sail system. Thin film membranes and booms were analyzed at the component and system-level. The objective was to verify the design and structural...

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Hauptverfasser: Taleghani, Barmac K., Lively, Peter S., Gaspar, James L., Murphy, David M., Trautt, Thomas A.
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Sprache:eng
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Structural Mechanics
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Zusammenfassung:This paper describes finite element analyses and correlation studies to predict deformations and vibration modes/frequencies of a 10-meter quadrant solar sail system. Thin film membranes and booms were analyzed at the component and system-level. The objective was to verify the design and structural responses of the sail system and to mature solar sail technology to a TRL 5. The focus of this paper is in test/analysis correlation.