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Thermal heliotrope - A passive sun-trackerContinuous sun tracking device consists of helical bimetallic coil and control mechanism. Coil produces torque and angular displacement with temperature change, and acts as device's driving element. Control mechanism, concentric shading mechanism containing bimetallic sensor coil, controls tracking rate and provides for reset cycle.
Document ID
19710000259
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Byxbee, R. C. (LOCKHEED MISSILES AND SPACE CO.)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1971
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
GSC-10945
Report Number: GSC-10945
Accession Number
71B10260
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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