Review on the research of dynamic characteristics for spacecraft solar arrays

Zehao Pan, Jianing Wu, Shaoze Yan*, Jieliang Zhao

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this paper, a review of developments in the dynamic characteristics of traditional and inflatable solar array is presented. Three major aspects that affect the dynamic behavior of solar array are reviewed: component flexibility, joint clearance and thermally induced vibration. Important results and methods of exploring the dynamic characteristics of inflatable solar array are discussed. Future research areas in dynamic characteristics of solar array are identified as damping mechanism of inflatable structure, the relationship between pressurization level and damping ratio, application of more advanced contact model, dynamic characteristics of solar array made of new materials and consideration of deformation in multiple dimensions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Functional Manufacturing Technologies III
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd.
Pages261-267
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783037858721
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume584
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Keywords

  • Dynamic characteristics
  • Experiment
  • Flexibility
  • Inflatable structure
  • Joint clearance
  • Solar array
  • Thermal flutter

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