Publication Date:
2013-08-31
Description:
A two-axis motion simulation system for thermal vacuum testing of large satellites in a space simulation chamber was developed. Satellites as large as 3000 kilograms with a 4-meter diameter and a 5-meter length can be tested. This motion simulator (MS) incorporates several unique features which result in a less complicated design with improved performance when compared to previous satellite motion simulators. The design of the simulator is discussed in detail.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, 15th Space Simulation Conference: Support the Highway to Space Through Testing; p 187-205
Format:
application/pdf
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