Effects of desired transmissibility functions on the performance and design of control systems for microgravity isolation systems

N. C. Tsai, Alok Sinha

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Abstract

This paper examines the performance of active isolation systems for microgravity space experiments as a function of desired transmissibilities which are chosen to be either much below or close to what can be tolerated. The control system utilizes two feedback signals: absolute acceleration and relative displacement of the mass. The controller transfer function for acceleration feedback is chosen to avoid marginally stable pole-zero cancellations. The controller transfer function for relative displacement feedback is determined to achieve the desired transmissibility function. The issue of stability and properness of this controller transfer function are addressed. The required input forces and 'equivalent' closed-loop stiffness are examined for various examples of desired transmissibilities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication15th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise
EditorsK.W. Wang, B. Yang, J.Q. Sun, K. Seto, K. Yoshida, al et al
Edition3 Pt C
StatePublished - 1995
EventProceedings of the 1995 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference. Part C - Boston, MA, USA
Duration: Sep 17 1995Sep 20 1995

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineering Division (Publication) DE
Number3 Pt C
Volume84

Other

OtherProceedings of the 1995 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference. Part C
CityBoston, MA, USA
Period9/17/959/20/95

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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