Investigation of Structural Dynamics in a 2-meter Square Solar Sail Model Including Axial Load Effects | Zendy

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Investigation of Structural Dynamics in a 2-meter Square Solar Sail Model Including Axial Load Effects

Author(s) -

David M. Holland,

Lawrence N. Virgin,

W. Keith Belvin

Publication year - 2003

Publication title -

54th aiaa/asme/asce/ahs/asc structures, structural dynamics, and materials conference

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Conference proceedings

DOI - 10.2514/6.2003-1746

Subject(s) - solar sail , metre , square (algebra) , dynamics (music) , aerospace engineering , physics , mechanics , acoustics , engineering , astronomy , mathematics , geometry , propulsion

This paper presents a parameter study of the effect of boom axial loading on the global dynamics of a 2-meter solar sail scale model. The experimental model used is meant for building expertise in finite element analysis and experimental execution, not as a predecessor to any planned flight mission or particular design concept. The results here are to demonstrate the ability to predict and measure structural dynamics and mode shapes in the presence of axial loading.

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