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. 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 language | English |
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| Article number | 007 |
| Pages (from-to) | 124-128 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Smart Materials and Structures |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |