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Published on: February 16, 2019
Integrated Dynamic Modeling and Ground Test Validation for Spacecraft Micro-Vibration Suppression Considering
Hua Wang1,2, Han Yan2, Lei Tian3
1Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, College of Intelligent Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
Abstract:
On-orbit micro-vibration has emerged as a critical constraint impairing the imaging performance and ultra-high pointing accuracy of space optical payloads. Most existing investigations separately concentrate on disturbance modeling, vibration isolation design, or line-of-sight (LOS) stabilization, leaving the full-link integrated dynamic modeling and analysis severely insufficient. To address this gap, this paper proposes an integrated dynamic modeling methodology for spacecraft equipped with optical payloads, which synergizes disturbance identification, finite element modeling, model order reduction, hybrid active-passive vibration isolation mechanism control, and fast steering mirror (FSM) regulation. The experimental and simulation results demonstrate that the root mean square (RMS) acceleration induced by flywheels and pumps at the mounting interface of the vibration isolation mechanism approximates 4.50 mg. Specifically, the passive vibration isolation scheme attains an attenuation of -16 dB, while the hybrid active-passive strategy achieves a remarkable -30 dB attenuation. Moreover, flywheels generate lower acceleration amplitude but more severe LOS jitter, owing to their time-varying disturbance characteristics and dispersed frequency energy distribution. Additionally, a full-spacecraft micro-vibration ground test incorporating horizontal gravity unloading via suspension is implemented to validate the model. The model-calculated acceleration and pointing angle exhibit excellent consistency with the experimental data, with the relative acceleration error below 7% and the angular error less than 9%. The proposed integrated dynamic model enables accurate prediction of micro-vibration transmission and suppression performance, laying a dependable theoretical foundation for design optimization of high-precision spacecraft systems.
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