3354. The Role of Mass Properties Measurement In The Space Mission

SAWE Members get 10 free product downloads each year. *
For more information, see FrequentlyAsked Questions.

* Discount will be applied at checkout. One free product per order. Current year conference papers are not included.

Title3354. The Role of Mass Properties Measurement In The Space Mission
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number3354
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsWiener, Kurt
Paper Category6. INERTIA MEASUREMENTS
Conference64th Annual Conference, Annapolis, Maryland
Conference LocationAnnapolis, Maryland
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published5/14/05
Abstract

This paper outlines the requirements for a successful mass properties (MP) measurement program for space missions. It emphasizes the need for cooperation and coordination between the various mission groups in establishing the MP measurement requirements, tolerances equipment, & procedures necessary to meet mission objectives. The typical responsibilities of each group are outlined.

The paper also describes the capabilities and limitations of various specific state of the are MP instruments and methods available to measure the weight, center of gravity location (CG), moments of inertia (MOI), and products of inertia (POI) of spacecraft and subassemblies. These MP measuring instruments are compared with regard to the basic principals of measurement, accuracy, cost, and other characteristics. It will also provide guidelines for incorporating design features in the spacecraft to optimize the accuracy of MP measurements and ballasting to meet the design specifications.

Examples and design guidelines for locating fixtures are given along with methods and examples used to optimize the accuracy of MP measurements.

Pages14
Key Words06. Inertia Measurements
Purchase/download this paperhttps://www.sawe.org/papers/3354/buy
Price

Non-Member Price: $20.00; Member Price: $10.00 Members: <a href="/faq/store">First 10 product downloads are Free.</a>

Full Text

SAWE product downloads are copyrighted and shall not be reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without permission from SAWE.

SAWE Copyright Policy