Vibration suppression of a large space structure is achieved by switching between different actuators in order to optimize control performance and to reduce energy consumption. The theoretical properties of the proposed control strategy are reported together with some experimental results.

Issue Section:
Technical Briefs
Keywords:
flexible structures, piezoelectric actuators, vibration control, optimal control, energy conservation
Topics:
Actuators, Design, Energy consumption, Flexible structures, Piezoelectric actuators, Rods, Simulation, Space frame structures, Vibration suppression, Jets, Damping, Trusses (Building), Energy conservation, Optimal control, Vibration control
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