[en] The objective of the present contribution is to introduce nonlinear experimental and numerical tools and methods applicable to real-life structures. The study is illustrated using the SmallSat spacecraft developed by Airbus Defence and Space, which possesses several localized nonlinearities. The computation of nonlinear normal modes and bifurcations reveals that the satellite possesses complex dynamics including modal interactions, quasiperiodic oscillations and isolated resonances.
Disciplines :
Aerospace & aeronautics engineering
Author, co-author :
Detroux, Thibaut ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire de structures et systèmes spatiaux
Noël, Jean-Philippe ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire de structures et systèmes spatiaux
Masset, Luc ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire de structures et systèmes spatiaux
Kerschen, Gaëtan ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire de structures et systèmes spatiaux
Language :
English
Title :
Nonlinear vibration analysis of the SmallSat spacecraft: From identification to design
Publication date :
September 2016
Event name :
14th European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing
