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Tethered Dynamics Explorer and Tethered Atmospheric Probe - A low-cost, low-risk tethered satellite programA tethered satellite flight program to test theoretical studies of tether concepts is proposed. The program consists of multiple flights of an ELV such as the Delta II, using the Small Expendable Deployment System (SEDS) to deploy two instrumented satellite payloads, the Tethered Dynamics Explorer (TDE) and the Tethered Atmospheric Probe (TAP). The applications and characteristics of the TDE and the TAP are described, including verification of the SEDS, the validation of the dynamics and control model for low-tension deployment and the force and moment instrumentation, the demonstration of tether initiated reentry, the collection of in-situ atmospheric and aerothermodynamic data, and the study of long-term tether exposure.
Document ID
19890052822
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Deloach, R.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Wood, G.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Crumbly, K.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Rupp, C.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Harrison, J.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 89-1563
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Tethers in Space - Toward Flight
Location: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: May 17, 1989
End Date: May 19, 1989
Accession Number
89A40193
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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