Design and Simulation Experiment Study on Reconfigurable Spacecraft Base on Flux Pinned Interface

Abstract:

Magnetic flux pinning takes place between the high-temperature superconductors and magnets which can form non-contacting linkages between the individual components. This interaction is proposed for use in in-orbit assembly. This paper develops a flux pinned revolute joint which fits for the reconfiguration of modular spacecraft and details the reconfiguration mechanisms of the novel joint. Moreover, the process of reconfiguration is simulated via the rigid body dynamics. Furthermore, two flux pinned modules are constucted to confirm the feasibility of the designed flux pinned rovolute joint for reconfiguration on a testbed.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 303-306)
• Pages: 1706-1709
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.303-306.1706
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Yong Lu, Feng Kuan Gao, Dong Gao, Ming Liang Zhang
• Keywords: Flux Pinned Revolute Joint, Flux Pinning, Image-Dipole Model, Reconfiguration

References

[1] Y. Zhao, D. W. Zhang, H. Tian and Y. Z. Guan, On Orbit Servicing for Spacecraft, Aerospace Shang Hai, 2009(3), pp.38-41.

[2] J.F. Guo, P. Wang, and N. G. Cui, Devolopment of On-orbit Assembly of Large Space Structures, Missile and Space Vehcile, 2006 (3), pp.28-35.

[3] William R. Wilson, Joseph P. Shoer, and Mason A. Peck, Demonstration of a Magnetic Locking Flux-Pinned Revolute Joint for Use on CubeSat-Standard Spacecraft, AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, AIAA, Chicago, Illinois, 10-13 August (2009).

DOI: 10.2514/6.2009-5904

[4] Korduk A, Magnetic Levitation for Hard Superconductors, J. Appl. Phys, Vol. 83, NO1, 1 January 1988, pp.610-612.