THERMAL BENDING OF LONG THIN-WALL BOOMS DUE TO SOLAR DIFFERENTIAL HEATING IN NEAR-EARTH ORBITS,

Abstract

Earth-orbiting radio astronomy satellites are currently receiving feasibility studies at APL/JHU. As part of these studies, thermal bending associated with solar and earth albedo heating of the proposed 1000-ft antennas has been examined. This report is intended to (1) Present the results of thermal bending analyses and experimentation. (2) Define the pertinent physical parameters affecting bending. (3) Recommend antenna configurations which will minimize thermal bending.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0631822

Entities

People

  • James E. Phenix

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Configurations
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronomy
  • Earth Orbits
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Orbits
  • Radio Astronomy
  • Space Sciences
  • Thin Walls
  • Walls

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites