Incipient fault detection and power system protection for spaceborne systemsA program was initiated to study the feasibility of using advanced terrestrial power system protection techniques for spacecraft power systems. It was designed to enhance and automate spacecraft power distribution systems in the areas of safety, reliability and maintenance. The proposed power management/distribution system is described as well as security assessment and control, incipient and low current fault detection, and the proposed spaceborne protection system. It is noted that the intelligent remote power controller permits the implementation of digital relaying algorithms with both adaptive and programmable characteristics.
Document ID
19880024599
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Russell, B. Don (Texas A & M University College Station, United States)
Hackler, Irene M. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)