Abstract
An adaptive truss structure has been realized for active vibration damping within a laboratory testbed for future spaceborne optical and infra-red interferometers. The active elements are based on piezoelectric sensors and actuators. The paper first surveys configuration scenarios for space interferometers that aim at nanometre accuracy of optical pathlengths. It then focuses on the function of active structural control. For the laboratory truss, practical design considerations as well as analytical approaches for modelling and system identification, placement of active elements and design of active damping control are discussed in detail. Experimental results of the active damping performance achieved with integral feedback of strut force signals are compared with analytical predictions. The combined effects of active damping and passive vibration isolation are presented, and conclusions are drawn regarding further activities towards nanometre stabilization of optical pathlengths.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
