Active control experiments for large-optics vibration alleviation

David C. Hyland; Douglas J. Phillips; Emmanuel G. Collins

doi:10.1117/12.21522

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1 October 1990 Active control experiments for large-optics vibration alleviation

David C. Hyland, Douglas J. Phillips, Emmanuel G. Collins

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Proceedings Volume 1303, Advances in Optical Structure Systems; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21522
Event: 1990 Technical Symposium on Optics, Electro-Optics, and Sensors, 1990, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Many future space missions involving flexible structures for large optics may require active vibration control to satisfy mission objectives. Thus, it is important for active control of flexible structures to be practically demonstrated in ground based experiments. These experiments can validate (or invalidate) existing theories and technology and provide directions for future research. This paper discusses three experiments conducted by Harris which successfully demonstrate control of flexible structures. The paper concludes with some remarks on the lessons learned from conducting these experiments.

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David C. Hyland, Douglas J. Phillips, and Emmanuel G. Collins "Active control experiments for large-optics vibration alleviation", Proc. SPIE 1303, Advances in Optical Structure Systems, (1 October 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21522

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