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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Structural Health Monitoring

Background:

  • Composite materials are crucial for spacecraft structures.
  • Space environments pose risks of gas leakage, necessitating timely detection.
  • Accurate localization of leaks is vital for spacecraft integrity and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an effective method for locating gas leakage in composite spacecraft structures.
  • To address challenges posed by material anisotropy and wave dispersion in localization.
  • To improve the accuracy and reliability of structural health detection systems for spacecraft.

Main Methods:

  • A novel beamforming localization method utilizing a U-shaped sensor array.
  • Modification of wave velocity-direction relationship to account for composite anisotropy.
  • Integration with dispersion curves for frequency band selection to mitigate dispersion effects.
  • Simulation of vacuum leakage using a controlled experimental setup.

Main Results:

  • The U-shaped array beamforming algorithm successfully oriented leakage sources.
  • The proposed method effectively reduced the influence of wave dispersion.
  • Achieved a highly accurate positioning error of 2.21 cm for simulated leaks.
  • Demonstrated the feasibility of the technique in a controlled vacuum leakage scenario.

Conclusions:

  • The U-shaped array beamforming method offers a promising solution for spacecraft structural health monitoring.
  • This approach provides a new strategy for timely and accurate detection of gas leaks in space structures.
  • The findings contribute to enhancing the safety and longevity of spacecraft through advanced diagnostic techniques.