Multidisciplinary modeling and design of a space system

John T. Tester, David G. Robinson

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Abstract

The application of concurrent engineering approach to the design of a large flexible space structure is discussed. A full system model using bond graphs incorporating orbital and ballistic dynamics, controls, optics, and vibrational analyses is developed. Design of experiment techniques is used to analyze the entire system and determine the optimum set of design parameters. The objective of the design effort involved the simultaneous design of the control algorithm, structural characteristics, and optical geometry. The system size and mass were limited by current space shuttle capabilities. The satellite was required to track the missile plume of an ICBM with minimum line-of-site error and transmit the position data to earth.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationIEEE International Conference on Systems Engineering
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages446-449
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0780301730, 9780780301733
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
Event1991 IEEE International Conference on Systems Engineering - Fairborn, OH, USA
Duration: Aug 1 1991Aug 3 1991

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Systems Engineering

Other

Other1991 IEEE International Conference on Systems Engineering
CityFairborn, OH, USA
Period8/1/918/3/91

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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