Center of Mass Measurement Technology and Its Research Progress in the Aerospace Field

The center of mass is a key parameter characterizing the mass distribution of an object, and its measurement holds significant importance in high-tech fields such as aerospace, the defense industry, and precision manufacturing. With modern engineering demanding ever-increasing spacecraft flight stability, control precision, and precision measurement requirements, the accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability of center of mass measurement have also become research hotspots. This paper systematically reviews current mainstream measurement techniques, including static and dynamic methods, while analyzing their respective advantages and sources of error. By comparing Chinese and non-Chinese achievements in center of mass measurement equipment development and engineering applications, it identifies existing challenges and issues in the field and outlines future trends in center of mass measurement technology.

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Aerospace
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2026-01-13
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https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace13010087
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Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation
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Abstract

The center of mass is a key parameter characterizing the mass distribution of an object, and its measurement holds significant importance in high-tech fields such as aerospace, the defense industry, and precision manufacturing. With modern engineering demanding ever-increasing spacecraft flight stability, control precision, and precision measurement requirements, the accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability of center of mass measurement have also become research hotspots. This paper systematically reviews current mainstream measurement techniques, including static and dynamic methods, while analyzing their respective advantages and sources of error. By comparing Chinese and non-Chinese achievements in center of mass measurement equipment development and engineering applications, it identifies existing challenges and issues in the field and outlines future trends in center of mass measurement technology.

AerospaceVol. 13(1)
Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 91%
Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation
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