Inflatable Torus Solar Array Technology Program. Phase 1

Abstract

This Phase I of the Inflatable Torus Solar Array Technology (ITSAT) Program demonstrated the feasibility of an inflatably deployed solar array. During the program, several array conceptual designs for various orbits and power levels were prepared. A flexible amorphous silicon solar array was fabricated and mounted in a lightweight inflatably deployed rigidizable structure. This prototype unit was successfully packaged and deployed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 15, 1991
Accession Number
ADA243996

Entities

People

  • Art Palisoc
  • Billy Derbis
  • Gordon Veal
  • Koorosh Guidanean
  • Pat Malone

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aging (Materials)
  • Apogees
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Control Systems
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Radiation Shielding
  • Satellite Buses
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Energy
  • Space Objects
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Yield Strength

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites