Lightweight solar concentrator structures, phase 2
Abstract
This report summarizes the results of the program conducted by Ultramet under SBIR Phase 2 Contract NAS3-25418. The objective of this program was to develop lightweight materials and processes for advanced high accuracy Space Solar Concentrators using rigidized foam for the substrate structure with an integral optical surface.
- Publication:
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Final Report Ultramet Co
- Pub Date:
- February 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993ultc.rept.....W
- Keywords:
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- Carbon;
- Concentrators;
- Foams;
- Solar Arrays;
- Solar Collectors;
- Substrates;
- Vapor Deposition;
- Vitreous Materials;
- Hafnium Carbides;
- Sandwich Structures;
- Silicon Carbides;
- Structural Design;
- Spacecraft Propulsion and Power