Plant design for deterministic control of STEMS and tale-springs
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Author(s)
Hatton, Ross L. (Ross Lawrence)
Advisor(s)
Alexander H. Slocum.
Date Issued
2005
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
In this thesis, the limits of conventional linear actuators for long stroke applications are discussed, and tape-spring based actuators such as the STEM are introduced as an alternative solution. While the literature contains several assessments of self-deploying tape-springs, little exists in the area of closed loop deterministic control of such mechanisms. This thesis adapts the existing models of tape springs to form a framework for the study of closed loop controllable tape springs. Included is an evaluation of the validity of the prevailing first order model for a coiled tape-spring. Lastly, several avenues for future research are suggested.
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Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005.
Includes bibliographical references (leaf 54).
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Mechanical Engineering.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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