The problem of ensuring and controlling microaccelerations in the internal environment of a small technological spacecraft

A. V. Sedelnikov; E. V. Eskina; A. S. Taneeva; E. S. Khnyryova; M. E. Bratkova

Authors

A. V. Sedelnikov Samara National Research University, 34, Moskovskoye shosse, Samara, 443086, Russia
E. V. Eskina Samara National Research University, 34, Moskovskoye shosse, Samara, 443086, Russia
A. S. Taneeva Samara National Research University, 34, Moskovskoye shosse, Samara, 443086, Russia
E. S. Khnyryova Samara National Research University, 34, Moskovskoye shosse, Samara, 443086, Russia
M. E. Bratkova Samara National Research University, 34, Moskovskoye shosse, Samara, 443086, Russia

Keywords:

gravity-sensitive process, internal environment, microacceleration, operating principles, small spacecraft

Abstract

This paper gives reviews approaches to reduce microaccelerations in the internal environment of a small spacecraft and provides quantitative estimation of the level of microaccelerations. These approaches involve the reduction of microaccelerations in the entire internal environment of the spacecraft or the creation of a protected zone using vibration-isolating devices. In the latter case, gravity-sensitive processes can be performed only inside this zone. Various vibration-isolating devices based on various operating principles are considered. These anti-vibration devices have been experimentally tested under space flight conditions on various spacecraft. In this study, they are considered as ready-made solutions for the creation of a small technological spacecraft. A small technological spacecraft design was developed, and the issues of ensuring the quality of the obtained results of gravity-sensitive processes by controlling the level of microaccelerations were considered. The results can be used in the design and operation of small technological spacecraft.

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