Efficient structures for geosynchronous spacecraft solar arrays
Abstract
A prototype deployer for the STACBEAM (Stacking Triangular Articulated Compact Beam) is being developed. The STACBEAM is an accordian-folded solar array blanket. The prototype was constructed as a point design for support of a 23.9-kW blanket and is described.
- Publication:
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Final Report Astro Research Corp
- Pub Date:
- September 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983arc..rept.....A
- Keywords:
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- Geosynchronous Orbits;
- Longerons;
- Solar Arrays;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Acceleration (Physics);
- Deployment;
- Loads (Forces);
- Structural Design Criteria;
- Velocity Distribution;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles