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2007 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

A Research on Structural Concept and Mechanical Characteristics of Hierarchical Modular Structure System

Research Project

Project/Area Number 17360413
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Aerospace engineering
Research InstitutionJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Principal Investigator

HIGUCHI Ken  Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Professor (60165090)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) KISHIMOTO Naoko  Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, 宇宙科学研究本部, Invited Engineer (60450714)
OKUIZUMI Nobukatsu  Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, 宇宙科学研究本部, Assistant Professor (10321564)
Project Period (FY) 2005 – 2007
KeywordsSpace Structure / Structure Engineering / Geometry / Control Engineering / Modeling Technique / Hierarchical System / Modular Structure
Research Abstract

In this research, we propose a concept of hierarchical modular structure system and show the usefulness of the system for future structures corresponding to large or complicated structure system in extremity environment such as outer space. Concretely, we construct a first generation structure combining several identical module structures, and the several first generation structures form a next second generation structure. It is a basic concept of hierarchical modular structure system to form hierarchically keeping expanding over again, and the systematic technique based on geometric symmetry is presented. Furthermore, some control strategies using interaction between the modules in the hierarchical modular structure are examined, and we show the effectiveness with numerical calculation.
In addition, integrating the structure and the assembly robot, flexible automatic self-assembly system is proposed. We discuss the characteristics of the automatic self-assembly system, and show the algorithm regarding automatic operation plan of self-assembly process. The effectiveness is shown with the simulation treating the case where intended form is formed from some initial state with two dimensional hexagonal modules as example. In order to show the possibility of self-assembly space structure systems, we produce hardware models and provide actual basic operation.

  • Research Products

    (28 results)

All 2008 2007 2006 2005 Other

All Journal Article (9 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 5 results) Presentation (18 results) Patent(Industrial Property Rights) (1 results)

  • [Journal Article] Coupling between Structural Deformation and Attitude Motion of Large Planer Space Structures Suspended by Multi-Tethers2007

    • Author(s)
      K.Ishimura and K.Higuchi
    • Journal Title

      Acta Astronautica Vol.60(8-9)

      Pages: 691-710

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Hierarchical Modular Systems with Elements of Folk Art2007

    • Author(s)
      N.Kishimoto and M.C.Natori
    • Journal Title

      Forma Vol.22(1)

      Pages: 65-74

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] 分散制御によるケーブルネットワーク構造の振動制御2007

    • Author(s)
      西尾真由子・田中宏明・岸本直子, 名取通弘
    • Journal Title

      日本航空宇宙学会誌 Vol.55,No.644

      Pages: 411-417

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Coupling between Structural Deformation and Attitude Motion of Large Planar Space Structure Suspended by Multi-Tethers2007

    • Author(s)
      K. Ishimura and K. Higuchi
    • Journal Title

      Acta Astronautica Vol.60(8-9)

      Pages: 691-710

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Hierarchical Modular Systems with Elements of Folk Art2007

    • Author(s)
      N. Kishimoto and M. C. Natori
    • Journal Title

      Forma Vol.22(1)

      Pages: 65-74

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Hierarchical Modular Structures and Their Geometrical Configurations for Future Large Space Structures2006

    • Author(s)
      N.Kishimoto and M.C.Natori
    • Journal Title

      Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Dec2006

      Pages: 303-309

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Hierarchical Modular Structures and Their Geometrical Configurations for Future Large Space Structures2006

    • Author(s)
      N. Kishimoto and M. C. Natori
    • Journal Title

      Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures 39052

      Pages: 303-309

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Hierarchical Modular Structures and Their Mechanical Characteristics

    • Author(s)
      N.Kishimoto, and M.C.Natori
    • Journal Title

      Mechanics of Materials (in printing)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Hierarchical Modular Structures and Their Mechanical Characteristics

    • Author(s)
      N. Kishimoto and M. C. Natori
    • Journal Title

      Mechanics of Materials (in printing)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] 自律分散モジュールで構成される宇宙構造物システムに関する研究2008

    • Author(s)
      岸本直子・請川克之・樋口健・名取通弘
    • Organizer
      第20回自律分散システムシンポジウム
    • Place of Presentation
      上諏訪温泉浜の湯
    • Year and Date
      20080100
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] モジュール型宇宙構造物の自己組立システムにおけるハードウェアデザイン2007

    • Author(s)
      請川克之, 岸本直子, 樋口 健, 名取通弘
    • Organizer
      第51回宇宙科学技術連合講演会
    • Place of Presentation
      札幌コンベンションセンター
    • Year and Date
      20071000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] 密封型マルチセルインフレータブルシリンダーの基礎実験2007

    • Author(s)
      石村康生, 樋口 健, 渡辺和樹
    • Organizer
      第51回宇宙科学技術連合講演会
    • Place of Presentation
      札幌コンベンションセンター
    • Year and Date
      20071000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] FUNDAMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MULTI-CELLULAR INFLATABLE SPACE STRUCTURES2007

    • Author(s)
      K.ISHIMURA and K.HIGUCHI
    • Organizer
      STRUCTURAL MEMBARNES 2007, International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, An IACM Special InterestConference
    • Place of Presentation
      Barcelona,Spain.
    • Year and Date
      20070900
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Fundamental Characteristics of Multi-Cellular Inflatable Space Structures2007

    • Author(s)
      K. Ishimura and K. Higuchi
    • Organizer
      Structural Membranes 2007
    • Place of Presentation
      Barcelona, Spain
    • Year and Date
      20070900
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] Hierarchical Modular Structures with Elements of Folk Art2006

    • Author(s)
      N.Kishimoto and M.C.Natori
    • Organizer
      International Symposium on Katachi/Form in Folk Art
    • Place of Presentation
      Osaka,Japan
    • Year and Date
      20061100
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Hierarchical Modular Structures with Elements of Folk Art2006

    • Author(s)
      N. Kishimoto and M. C. Natori
    • Organizer
      International Symposium on Katachi/Form in Folk Art
    • Place of Presentation
      Osaka, Japan
    • Year and Date
      20061100
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] Adaptability in Structure Systems and Beyond2006

    • Author(s)
      M.C.Natori, N.Kishimoto, K.Higuchi, and K.Ukegawa
    • Organizer
      16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies (ICAST2006)
    • Place of Presentation
      Taipei,Taiwan
    • Year and Date
      20061000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Deadlock Resolution in Self-Assembly of Modular Structure Systems2006

    • Author(s)
      K.Ukegawa and M.C.Natori
    • Organizer
      2006 IEEE/RSJ Int'1. Symp. Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
    • Place of Presentation
      Beijing,China
    • Year and Date
      20061000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Adaptability in Structuie Systems and Beyond2006

    • Author(s)
      M. C. Natori, N. Kishimoto, K. Higuchi, and K. Ukegawa
    • Organizer
      16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies
    • Place of Presentation
      Taipei, Taiwan
    • Year and Date
      20061000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] Deadlock Resolution in Self-Assembly of Modular Structure Systems2006

    • Author(s)
      K. Ukegawa and M. C. Natori
    • Organizer
      2006 IEEE/RSJ International Symposium on Intelligent Robots and Systems
    • Place of Presentation
      Beijing, China
    • Year and Date
      20061000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] Concepts of Morphological Changes in Artifacts and Bio-Systems2006

    • Author(s)
      M.C.Natori, N.Kishimoto, K.Ukegawa and K.Higuchi
    • Organizer
      3rd International Symposium on Intelligent Artifacts & BIO-systems and Smart Materials for Engineering & Biomedical Application (INABIO/SMEBA 2006)
    • Place of Presentation
      KAIST Daejeon,Korea.
    • Year and Date
      20060900
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Concepts of Morphological Changes in Artifacts and Bio-Systems2006

    • Author(s)
      M. C. Natori, N. Kishimoto, K. Ukegawa, and K. Higuchi
    • Organizer
      3rd International Symposium on Intelligent Artifacts & BIO-Systems
    • Place of Presentation
      Daejeon, Korea
    • Year and Date
      20060900
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] Hierarchical Self-Assembly Planning of Modular Structure Systems2006

    • Author(s)
      K.Ukegawa and M.C.Natori
    • Organizer
      ISTS 2006-f-21, 25th Int'1. Symp. Space Technology and Science (ISTS)
    • Place of Presentation
      Kanazawa,Japan
    • Year and Date
      20060600
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Hierarchical Self-Assembly Planning of Modular Structure Systems2006

    • Author(s)
      K. Ukegawa and M. C. Natori
    • Organizer
      25th International Symposium on Space Thechnology and Science
    • Place of Presentation
      Kanazawa, Japan
    • Year and Date
      20060600
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Presentation] マルチセルインフレータブル構造によるテンセグリティシステム2005

    • Author(s)
      石村康生, 樋口 健
    • Organizer
      第21回宇宙構造・材料シンポジウム
    • Place of Presentation
      相模原
    • Year and Date
      20051200
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Self-Assembly of Hierarchical Modular Structure Systems2005

    • Author(s)
      K.Ukegawa and M.C.Natori
    • Organizer
      16th Int'1. Conf. Adaptive Structures and Technologies (ICAST)
    • Place of Presentation
      Paris,France
    • Year and Date
      20051000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Presentation] Self-Assembly of Hierarchical Modular Structure Systems2005

    • Author(s)
      K. Ukegawa and M. C. Natori
    • Organizer
      16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies
    • Place of Presentation
      Paris, France
    • Year and Date
      20051000
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Patent(Industrial Property Rights)] 展開構造物及びその展開方法2005

    • Inventor(s)
      樋口 健, 名取通弘, 岸本直子, 請川克之
    • Industrial Property Rights Holder
      樋口 健, 名取通弘, 岸本直子, 請川克之
    • Industrial Property Number
      特許出願2005-203857,特許公開2007-22171
    • Filing Date
      2005-07-13
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より

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Published: 2010-02-04  

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