Dawn TGA Plume Shield


Project Overview:
Develop the Dawn TGA Plume Shield

Customer:
Orbital Sciences Corporation

Services Performed:
Provided structural analysis of the shield to meet high natural frequency and low mass requirements.

Structural Analysis:

  • Created a finite element model of the system
  • Performed stress analysis under 94g quasi-static loading environment
  • Performed acoustic response analysis
  • Evaluated stresses on the shield, support brackets and rivets