Reference : Nonlinear modal analysis of the SmallSat spacecraft

	Document type :	Scientific congresses and symposiums : Paper published in a book
	Discipline(s) :	Engineering, computing & technology : Aerospace & aeronautics engineering
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/108825

Title :	Nonlinear modal analysis of the SmallSat spacecraft
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Renson, Ludovic [Université de Liège - ULg > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire de structures et systèmes spatiaux >]
	Kerschen, Gaëtan [Université de Liège - ULg > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire de structures et systèmes spatiaux >]
	Newerla, Alfred [European Space Agency (ESTEC) > > > >]
Publication date :	2012
Main document title :	Proceedings of the SEM IMAC XXX Conference
Audience :	International
Event name :	International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC) XXX
Event date :	January 2012
Event organizer :	Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM)
Event place (city) :	Jacksonville
Event country :	FL
Keywords :	[en] Nonlinear Dynamics ; Modal Analysis ; Nonlinear Normal Modes ; Space Structure
Abstract :	[en] Non-linear elements are present in practically all spacecraft structures. The assumption of a (quasi-)linear structure is nevertheless adequate for structural analyses and design verification purposes in those cases where these structural non-linearities are relatively weak or not substantially activated by the mechanical environments encountered during the launch or during ground testing. However, when significant non-linear effects in spacecraft structures are no longer negligible then linear modal analysis will not be able to handle non-linear dynamical phenomena in an adequate manner: the development of a non-linear analogue of linear modal analysis becomes an urgent and important issue. The objective of this paper is to show that nonlinear normal modes (NNMs) represent a useful and practical tool in this context. A full-scale spacecraft structure is considered and is modeled using the finite element method. Its NNMs are computed using advanced numerical algorithms, and the resulting dynamics is then carefully analyzed. Nonlinear phenomena with no linear counterpart including nonlinear modal interactions are also highlighted.
Funders :	Fonds pour la formation à la Recherche dans l'Industrie et dans l'Agriculture (Communauté française de Belgique) - FRIA
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/108825

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