VIBRATION REDUCTION ALGORITHMS BASED ON MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL FOR LARGE FLEXIBLE SPACE STRUCTURES
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Authors
Clouse, Patrick S.
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Model Predictive Control
MPC
Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research
SSPIDR
spacecraft dynamics
vibration control
spacecraft-beam system
aerospace engineering
space-based solar power systems
MPC
Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research
SSPIDR
spacecraft dynamics
vibration control
spacecraft-beam system
aerospace engineering
space-based solar power systems
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Vogt, Carson R.
Hudson, Jennifer
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2023-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis investigates the efficacy of Model Predictive Control (MPC) algorithms in reducing vibrations in large flexible space structures, focusing on the Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research (SSPIDR) project. It hypothesizes that MPC algorithms can enhance stability and performance in space environments, particularly in managing spacecraft dynamics and vibrations. The study uses a simulated spacecraft model connected to a flexible solar structure through a revolute joint to test the MPC algorithms. These algorithms demonstrated improved vibration control, confirming the hypothesis by adapting to the dynamic complexities of the spacecraft-beam system and enhancing stability. This research highlights the potential of MPC algorithms in aerospace engineering, especially for space-based solar power systems, and suggests further development and application in more complex scenarios, along with future research in algorithm refinement and real-world testing.
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Thesis
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.