SATELLITE AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEMS.

Abstract

The general requirements of auxiliary power systems for satellites are presented in this report. The preliminary studies, design approaches, and hardware development of the prime energy equipment and power conversion equipment are discussed. Pictures showing the mechanical configurations and curves illustrating performance characteristics of the equipment are included. The auxiliary power system is formulated, and its flight performance is evaluated. A brief look at future systems such as solar photovoltaic, nuclear, thermoelectric, and high energy batteries is also presented. The ultimate goal of auxiliary power system is not be the limiting factor in the useful life of the satellite vehicles.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 13, 1959
Accession Number
AD0802014

Entities

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Conversion
  • Energy
  • High Energy
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Electrical Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites