Nonlinear modal analysis; Nonlinear normal modes; Spacecraft
Abstract :
[en] The objective of this technical note is to explore the applicability of nonlinear modal analysis to spacecraft structures. To this end, algorithms for the continuation of periodic solutions are applied to the finite element model of the SmallSat spacecraft. Nonlinear normal modes and their corresponding frequencies of oscillation are computed, and the results are discussed.
Research Center/Unit :
ESTEC
Disciplines :
Aerospace & aeronautics engineering
Author, co-author :
Renson, Ludovic ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire de structures et systèmes spatiaux
Noël, Jean-Philippe ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire de structures et systèmes spatiaux
Kerschen, Gaëtan ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire de structures et systèmes spatiaux
Language :
English
Title :
Contract 21539/08/NL/SFe - Advancement of mechanical verification methods for non-linear spacecraft: Modal analysis using nonlinear normal modes.
Publication date :
February 2012
Publisher :
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Number of pages :
45
Name of the research project :
Advancement of Mechanical Verification Methods for Non-linear Spacecraft Structures
