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Preliminary Photon Pressure Measurements Using a Solar SimulatorInitial proof of concept photon momentum measurements reported verifying photon pressure on a simulated sail material can be measured under high vacuum conditions using a full spectrum solar simulator and a vacuum compatible force measurement system. Second order effects such as sample reflectivity, beam uniformity, radiometric flux measurement accuracy, and the optical system have been accounted for in evaluating these measurements.
Document ID
20010020388
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gray, Perry A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Edwards, David L. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Carruth, M. Ralph, Jr. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Carruth, M. Ralph, Jr.
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Location: Reno, NV
Country: United States
Start Date: January 8, 2001
End Date: January 11, 2001
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-40789
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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