A Systems Engineering Study of Gossamer Optical Satellites
Abstract
This paper describes a systems engineering modeling effort for very large, Gossamer, space optical systems. The focus of this effort was to determine the effect proposed Gossamer technology has on top-level performance parameters and total systems weight and power. For each technology chosen, system performance was evaluated using "first principals" approaches and then de-convolved into its specific hardware items. These specific hardware items and their performance, once identified, were flowed up into a single payload weight estimate. The payload weight was then combined with mission and spacecraft performance variables to create a single satellite system weight estimate. Finally, sensitivity of payload performance parameters within the payload weight estimate was performed in an attempt to understand the importance of the assumed technology performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA409966
Entities
People
- Lawrence M. Robertson
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory