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Weight estimates and packaging techniques for the microwave radiometer spacecraftEstimates of total spacecraft weight and packaging options were made for three conceptual designs of a microwave radiometer spacecraft. Erectable structures were found to be slightly lighter than deployable structures but could be packaged in one-tenth the volume. The tension rim concept, an unconventional design approach, was found to be the lightest and transportable to orbit in the least number of shuttle flights.
Document ID
19820008288
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Jensen, J. K.
(Kentron International, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Wright, R. L.
(NASA Langley Research Center)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: The Microwave Radiometer Spacecraft
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
82N16161
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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