Large space systems requirements, deployable concepts, and technology issuesThis paper summarizes some of the future civil missions requiring large space systems technologies. Antenna, collector, and reflector missions are generalized to define a similar set of system requirements and characteristics. Although many concepts exist for both deployable and space assemblable large structures, four technically mature deployable concepts are reviewed. Two of these concepts are probably applicable to only antenna/collector missions, whereas the other two employ continuous trusses which can be configured for a broad range of planar, linear, or curved structures. Finally, technology problems or needs associated with large deployable systems are reviewed to highlight additional research and development, both analytical and experimental, required to reduce mission risk.
Document ID
19880047888
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lovelace, U. M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Garrett, L. B. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 86-394
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aerospace century XXI: Space flight technologies