Space structure vibration control using an optical matrix processor

Maria G. Bualat; Charles K. Gary

doi:10.1117/12.187289

29 September 1994 Space structure vibration control using an optical matrix processor

Maria G. Bualat, Charles K. Gary

Proceedings Volume 2297, Photonics for Processors, Neural Networks, and Memories II; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.187289
Event: SPIE's 1994 International Symposium on Optics, Imaging, and Instrumentation, 1994, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Large, flexible space platforms, such as the proposed Space Station Freedom and Earth Observing System, may experience vibrations caused by astronauts, motorized instruments, or cooling systems which disturb sensitive pointing operations elsewhere on the platform. Linear control systems can be used to dampen these vibrations. In this paper, we discuss the application of optically implemented linear control algorithms to a truss structure model as NASA's Ames Research Center. We describe the system architecture and discuss the effect of reduced accuracy in linear control systems due to analog computation.

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Maria G. Bualat and Charles K. Gary "Space structure vibration control using an optical matrix processor", Proc. SPIE 2297, Photonics for Processors, Neural Networks, and Memories II, (29 September 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.187289

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