Post-capture vibration suppression of spacecraft via a bio-inspired isolation system

• Published in: Mechanical systems and signal processing Vol. 105; pp. 214 - 240
• Main Authors: Dai, Honghua, Jing, Xingjian, Wang, Yu, Yue, Xiaokui, Yuan, Jianping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin Elsevier Ltd 15.05.2018; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Bio-inspired; Computer simulation; Dynamical systems; Euler-Lagrange equation; Floating structures; Harmonic balance method; Impulsive force; Lagrange multiplier; Mathematical models; Missions; Nonlinear damping; Numerical analysis; Numerical integration; On-orbit capture; Spacecraft; Spacecraft recovery; Stiffness; Studies; Under-constrained system; Vibration; Vibration control; Vibration isolation; Impulsive force; Bio-inspired; On-orbit capture; Under-constrained system; Vibration isolation; Nonlinear damping

•A bio-inspired isolation system is proposed to suppress the micro-vibrations of a free-floating spacecraft.•Periodic and impulsive forces are considered to simulate the vibration sources on-board satellite.•The present isolator has been demonstrated to be superior to the traditional isolator by abo...