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A planar comparison of actuators for vibration control of flexible structures

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dc.contributor.authorClark, William Walkeren
dc.contributor.committeechairRobertshaw, Harry H.en
dc.contributor.committeememberLeonard, Robert G.en
dc.contributor.committeememberFries, Robert H.en
dc.contributor.departmentMechanical Engineeringen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T21:38:57Zen
dc.date.adate2010-06-22en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T21:38:57Zen
dc.date.issued1988-05-12en
dc.date.rdate2010-06-22en
dc.date.sdate2010-06-22en
dc.description.abstractInterest in large flexible space structures has grown considerably over the last decade. These distributed parameter systems exhibit vibration characteristics such as low, closely spaced natural frequencies and light damping, which, when coupled with the stringent pointing accuracy and vibration control requirements imposed on these systems, bring about interesting control problems. Addressing these problems has called for the use of active vibration control. Up to now, two of the most popular means for active vibration control of large space structures have been proof mass and reaction wheel actuators. These actuators are inertial-type actuators in that they operate by applying forces or moments to masses whose reaction forces, imposed on the structure, act to dampen the vibrations of the structure. A new class of actuators, variable geometry trusses (VGT's), has been recently introduced. These actuators are actually built into the structure, and they operate by varying their link lengths to apply forces to the structure or to change the shape of the structure itself. This study compared the effectiveness of four actuators in controlling the planar vibrations of a cantilevered truss-beam. The actuators chosen for the study were a proof mass actuator, a reaction wheel actuator, and two VGT's, the planar truss actuator, and the planar truss proof mass actuator (a combination VGT/inertial type actuator). Numerical simulations of each beam/actuator system were performed in response to initial condition inputs. A full-state, LQR optimal feedback control law was used with each system. These simulations provided information such as time response of the closed-loop system, damping provided to the beam, and power required by each actuator. This information can be used to determine the "best" actuator for a given purpose. The results of these simulations show that the VGT's are preferable in terms of damping added to the beam. The proof mass actuator is more efficient as far as power required to do the control, however, the efficiencies for all actuators are very similar.en
dc.description.degreeMaster of Scienceen
dc.format.extentx, 64 leavesen
dc.format.mediumBTDen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.otheretd-06222010-020131en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06222010-020131/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/43387en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartLD5655.V855_1988.C562.pdfen
dc.relation.isformatofOCLC# 18271958en
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subject.lccLD5655.V855 1988.C562en
dc.subject.lcshSpace frame structuresen
dc.subject.lcshVibration -- Researchen
dc.titleA planar comparison of actuators for vibration control of flexible structuresen
dc.typeThesisen
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten
thesis.degree.disciplineMechanical Engineeringen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.levelmastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Scienceen

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