ACOSS FIVE (Active Control of Space Structures). Phase 1A

Abstract : The theory of steady-state disturbance rejection for large space structures is developed and tested analytically on a complex optical strawman configuration (CSDL Model 2). It is shown that active control is potentially feasible for micro-vibration stabilization of precision large structures. A number of brassboard experiments have been carried out to illustrate the theory and to address implementation and mechanization of active control systems. (Author)