Accession Number:

ADP003704

Title:

Galileo Spacecraft Modal Test and Evaluation of Testing Techniques,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

JET PROPULSION LAB PASADENA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Chen,J. C.

Report Date:

1984-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

13.0

Abstract:

In this paper, the Galileo spacecraft whose mission is to conduct scientific exploration of the planet Jupiter. It is to be launched by the space shuttle and a modified Centaur Upper Stage in 1986. In this paper, the Galileo spacecraft modal test requirements were described. Also, the associated pre-test activities from which the test was designed were presented.

Descriptors:

• *Structural mechanics
• *Spacecraft
• *Models
• Test and evaluation
• Test methods
• Payload
• Interplanetary space
• Aerospace systems

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE