Simultaneous single-fiber active vibration sensing and impact detection for large space structures

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Abstract

The increasing complexity of large space structures further emphasizes the need for multi-use single element spacecraft components and sensors. Sensing of the vibrations of components and/or sections of a large space structure is necessary for ultra-high precision pointing and tracking as well as general platform stability. At the same time, the quest for a method of detecting spacecraft impacts with micrometeorites or debris continues. In this paper a method for using a single optical fiber for simultaneous impact detection and vibration sensing is described. Laboratory studies of these techniques using composite material panels are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsRichard O. Claus
PublisherPubl by Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages145-153
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)0819411515
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1918
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

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