[A dynamic model of the extravehicular (correction of extravehicuar) activity space suit].
Objective. To establish a dynamic model of the space suit base on the particular configuration of the space suit. Method. The mass of the space suit components, moment of inertia, mobility of the joints of space suit, as well as the suit-generated torques, were considered in this model. The expressions to calculate the moment of inertia were developed by simplifying the geometry of the space suit. A modified Preisach model was used to mathematically describe the hysteretic torque characteristics of joints in a pressurized space suit, and it was implemented numerically basing on the observed suit parameters. Result. A dynamic model considering mass, moment of inertia and suit-generated torques was established. Conclusion. This dynamic model provides some elements for the dynamic simulation of the astronaut extravehicular activity.
Yang
Feng
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Department of Flight Vehicle Design and Applied Mechanics, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China. sharpsheep@sina.com
Yuan
Xiu-gan
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D018478:Extravehicular Activity; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints; D008021:Life Support Systems / Q000295:instrumentation; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D013026:Space Flight / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019442:Space Suits; D019415:Torque; D014893:Weightlessness