Development of Structures Dynamic Analysis and Testing Capability for Supporting Store Separation Research

Branch Proficiency in MSC.ADAMS\nGround Testing Expertise \n6DOF TM kit\nHigh speed video\nPiezoelectric load cells\nHigh rate strain gages\nHazard Analysis/Test planning\nAbility to support future TGALS and Store Separation missions Capability provides a computationally efficient structural analysis of store separation dynamics and structural response\n- MSC.ADAMS modeling and pretest predictions\n- Test plan procedures/hazards\n- Perform drop test\n- Work through the process of validating store separation in MSC.ADAMS\n

MSC.ADAMS provides the ability to model the entire separation event\nStore and Pylon Structural Properties\nStore Mass Properties\nEjector Force\nExternal Aero Load\nStore Dynamics\n\nDevelop CAD geometries and develop the normal modes of the structures. \n\nIn ADAMS, import the CAD models, assign the normal modes to it, and place forces upon the model as desired.\n\nMSC.ADAMS models the store dynamics and structural response which allow the structural margins to be calculated \n This is a capability in the Armstrong Flight Loads Lab that will enhance future store separation and docking research experiments.

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