Sail film materials and supporting structure for a solar sail, a preliminary design, volume 4
Abstract
Solar sailing technology was examined in relation to a mission to rendezvous with Halley's Comet. Development of an ultra-light, highly reflecting material system capable of operating at high solar intensity for long periods of time was emphasized. Data resulting from the sail materials study are reported. Topics covered include: basic film; coatings and thermal control; joining and handling; system performance; and supporting structures assessment for the heliogyro.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- October 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978STIN...7916040R
- Keywords:
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- Polymeric Films;
- Solar Reflectors;
- Solar Sails;
- Spacecraft Construction Materials;
- Aluminum;
- Chromium;
- Protective Coatings;
- Radiation Shielding;
- Thermal Protection;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles