Study on semi-actively controlled damper for improving microgravity environment

Kazuki Watanabe*, Hiroshi Yamakawa

*Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    For the purpose of reducing G-jitter in various experiments and observation missions utilizing space environment, we have been studying the capability of semi-actively controlled damper using Electro Rheological Fluid ERF Through tests with the preliminary experimental model developed, we identified the basic characteristics of ER damper and conducted analytical assessment on simulation model based on the tested data. We verified that the ER model is efficient to achieve the purpose mentioned above. This time, we incorporated compatibility and safety factors into designing, examined solutions to prevent contamination due to leak of ER fluid, and also investigated how to make lighter and low-electricity consuming device without deteriorating damping performance. With the results of those, we've developed a new model and tested its performance. It was verified to have higher quality in terms of practicality and performance than the preliminary model.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication54th International Astronautical Congress of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the International Academy of Astronautics and the International Institute of Space Law
    Pages1991-1998
    Number of pages8
    Volume1
    Publication statusPublished - 2003
    Event54th International Astronautical Congress of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the International Academy of Astronautics and the International Institute of Space Law - Bremen
    Duration: 2003 Sept 292003 Oct 3

    Other

    Other54th International Astronautical Congress of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the International Academy of Astronautics and the International Institute of Space Law
    CityBremen
    Period03/9/2903/10/3

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Engineering(all)

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