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1999

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Whole Spacecraft Vibration Isolation, Gregory G. Karahalis Mar 1999

Whole Spacecraft Vibration Isolation, Gregory G. Karahalis

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The Department of Defense identified launch vibration isolation as a major research interest. Reducing the loads a satellite experiences during launch will greatly enhance the reliability, lifetime, and payload to structure ratio. DoD satellite programs stand to benefit significantly from advances in vibration isolation technology.