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Device Measures Angle Of DeploymentSimple electromechanical device indicates angular position of unfolding panel during and after deployment. Resistance of potentiometer gradually increases as unfolding of solar panel about hinge moves wiper of potentiometer. At full deployment, panel pushes and opens normally closed switch. Designed for use on panel of solar photovoltaic cells in spacecraft, modified for use in other, similar position-indicating applications.
Document ID
19910000135
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Jermakian, Joel B.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 15
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Components And Circuits
Report/Patent Number
GSC-13351
Accession Number
91B10135
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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