| Project ID |
BPN370 |
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| Start Date |
Wed 2007-Jan-24 21:16:56 |
| Last Updated |
Tue 2007-Sep-04 10:13:08 |
| Abstract |
The long range goal of this research is to analyze the a UC Berkeley designed MircoGimbal with a finite element method (FEM) simulator, ANSYS, to achieve design optimization. A fundamental design goal of the MicroGimbal is to maximize the rotation angle (current target is +/- 30 degrees) while minimizing the stress. TheorticallyTheoretically, it can be obtained by having cross section with low moment of inertia and long length . However, low moment of inertia and long length reduce the beams ability to support the payload in z-direction. Due to these competing phenomena, optimization of the UC Berkeley MicroGimbal elements is essential . |
| Status |
Continuing |
| Funding Source |
Federal |
| IAB Research Area |
Physical Sensors & Devices |
| Researcher(s) |
Ya-Mei Chen |
| Advisor(s) |
Albert P. Pisano |
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