Double-sided UV roller imprinting of microstructures on transparent plates
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DOI: 10.1007/s00542-017-3511-9
Abstract: UV roller imprinting is one of the most efficient mass-production processes for microstructure replication. Roller imprinting of microstructure on both top and bottom surfaces of substrate is challenging. The imprinting pressure has to remain uniform.… read more here.
Keywords: pressure; air bearing; roller imprinting; roller ... See more keywords
Simulation of a tethered microgravity robot pair and validation on a planar air bearing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.12.029
Abstract: Abstract A software model has been developed to simulate the on-orbit dynamics of a dual-mass tethered system where one or both of the tethered spacecraft are able to produce propulsive thrust. The software simulates translations… read more here.
Keywords: planar air; air bearing; microgravity; simulation tethered ... See more keywords
Determination of disturbances acting on small satellite mock-up on air bearing table
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.11.010
Abstract: Abstract In this paper the facility for the simulation of satellite motion based on planar air-bearing deweighting is considered. The air bearing provides almost frictionless horizontal motion of the small satellite mock-ups. Due to the… read more here.
Keywords: small satellite; air; satellite mock; air bearing ... See more keywords
Application of a planar air-bearing microgravity simulator for demonstration of operations required for an orbital capture with a manipulator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.12.004
Abstract: Abstract Microgravity is the aspect of space environment that is important for robotic technologies. One possible approach to simulate microgravity conditions on Earth is to use planar air-bearing microgravity simulators. In this study we have… read more here.
Keywords: planar air; microgravity; air bearing; air ... See more keywords
Inertia and Center of Mass Estimation of a 3 DoF Air Bearing Platform ⁎ ⁎In collaboration with ISRO Inertial Systems Unit, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.05.047
Abstract: Abstract Rigorous ground testing of spacecraft dynamics will significantly reduce various risks to a mission. A spherical-air-bearing-based testing platform provides nearly frictionless rotations about the three axes and can be used to simulate spacecraft attitude… read more here.
Keywords: center mass; air bearing; inertia; platform ... See more keywords
Numerical analysis of a hydrodynamic air bearing with electromagnetic assistance
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DOI: 10.1177/13506501221100617
Abstract: An air bearing system with active electromagnetic assistance is proposed, and its dynamic characteristics are numerically analysed. The system is based on herringbone groove hydrodynamic journal bearings. The air bearing system adopts electromagnetic force to… read more here.
Keywords: system; air; numerical analysis; air bearing ... See more keywords
Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis on Hybrid Air Bearing-Rotor System under Ultra-High Speed Condition
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15020675
Abstract: The non-linear dynamic behavior of a hybrid air bearing-rotor system is very complicated and requires careful attention when designing to avoid spindle failure, especially under ultra-high speed condition. In this paper, the rotor trajectory of… read more here.
Keywords: speed; rotor; air; non linear ... See more keywords