Nonlinear Dynamics of a Space Tensioned Membrane Antenna during Orbital Maneuvering

Due to the super flexibility and strong nonlinearity of space membrane antennas, the dynamic response of a space membrane antenna will be affected by the rigid–flexible coupling effect in the process of orbital maneuvering. In this case, the dynamic model of a tensioned membrane antenna is significa...

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Main Authors: Yifan Lu, Qi Shao, Liangliang Lv, Guangqiang Fang, Honghao Yue
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/9/12/794
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author Yifan Lu
Qi Shao
Liangliang Lv
Guangqiang Fang
Honghao Yue
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Qi Shao
Liangliang Lv
Guangqiang Fang
Honghao Yue
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description Due to the super flexibility and strong nonlinearity of space membrane antennas, the dynamic response of a space membrane antenna will be affected by the rigid–flexible coupling effect in the process of orbital maneuvering. In this case, the dynamic model of a tensioned membrane antenna is significantly different from that under the general condition (fixed boundary). In this study, a nonlinear dynamic model of a tensioned space membrane antenna experiencing maneuvering is established, and the influence of the rigid–flexible coupling effect on structural stiffness and damping characteristics is described. Through a numerical solution, the effects of rigid body motion and structural natural frequency on the rigid–flexible coupling effect are discussed. The results show that the vibration frequency and amplitude of the antenna are positively correlated with the acceleration and initial velocity of rigid body motion. With the increase of the natural frequency of the antenna, the vibration frequency increases but the amplitude decreases. The rigid–flexible coupling nonlinear dynamic model proposed in this work is more applicable in intelligent vibration control compared to finite element software.
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spelling doaj.art-43086b72975143a08373423cd7ce45362023-11-24T12:38:08ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102022-12-0191279410.3390/aerospace9120794Nonlinear Dynamics of a Space Tensioned Membrane Antenna during Orbital ManeuveringYifan Lu0Qi Shao1Liangliang Lv2Guangqiang Fang3Honghao Yue4Space Structure and Mechanism Technology Laboratory, China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201108, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaSpace Structure and Mechanism Technology Laboratory, China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201108, ChinaSpace Structure and Mechanism Technology Laboratory, China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201108, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaDue to the super flexibility and strong nonlinearity of space membrane antennas, the dynamic response of a space membrane antenna will be affected by the rigid–flexible coupling effect in the process of orbital maneuvering. In this case, the dynamic model of a tensioned membrane antenna is significantly different from that under the general condition (fixed boundary). In this study, a nonlinear dynamic model of a tensioned space membrane antenna experiencing maneuvering is established, and the influence of the rigid–flexible coupling effect on structural stiffness and damping characteristics is described. Through a numerical solution, the effects of rigid body motion and structural natural frequency on the rigid–flexible coupling effect are discussed. The results show that the vibration frequency and amplitude of the antenna are positively correlated with the acceleration and initial velocity of rigid body motion. With the increase of the natural frequency of the antenna, the vibration frequency increases but the amplitude decreases. The rigid–flexible coupling nonlinear dynamic model proposed in this work is more applicable in intelligent vibration control compared to finite element software.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/9/12/794tensioned membrane antennanonlinearityrigid–flexible couplingorbital maneuvering
spellingShingle Yifan Lu
Qi Shao
Liangliang Lv
Guangqiang Fang
Honghao Yue
Nonlinear Dynamics of a Space Tensioned Membrane Antenna during Orbital Maneuvering
Aerospace
tensioned membrane antenna
nonlinearity
rigid–flexible coupling
orbital maneuvering
title Nonlinear Dynamics of a Space Tensioned Membrane Antenna during Orbital Maneuvering
title_full Nonlinear Dynamics of a Space Tensioned Membrane Antenna during Orbital Maneuvering
title_fullStr Nonlinear Dynamics of a Space Tensioned Membrane Antenna during Orbital Maneuvering
title_full_unstemmed Nonlinear Dynamics of a Space Tensioned Membrane Antenna during Orbital Maneuvering
title_short Nonlinear Dynamics of a Space Tensioned Membrane Antenna during Orbital Maneuvering
title_sort nonlinear dynamics of a space tensioned membrane antenna during orbital maneuvering
topic tensioned membrane antenna
nonlinearity
rigid–flexible coupling
orbital maneuvering
url https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/9/12/794
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