Title :
Autobalancing control for a reduced gravity simulator
Author :
Paz, Robert A. ; Barajas, Jose C. ; Ou Ma
Author_Institution :
Klipsch Sch. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces, NM, USA
Abstract :
Physical simulation of a reduced gravity condition significantly aids astronaut training, biomechanics researchers, neuro-rehabilitation practitioners as well as other potential applications. This paper provides means for automatically balancing a simple reduced gravity platform.
Keywords :
aerospace biophysics; aerospace control; aerospace simulation; force control; mechanical stability; simulation; zero gravity experiments; astronaut training; autobalancing control; biomechanics; neuro-rehabilitation practitioners; physical simulation; reduced gravity condition; reduced gravity simulator; Control systems; DC motors; Friction; Gravity; Pulleys; Springs; EVA training; Reduced gravity simulation; biomechanical system identification; neurorehabilitation;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), 2013 IEEE/ASME International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Wollongong, NSW
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5319-9
DOI :
10.1109/AIM.2013.6584125
