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Advanced launch system (ALS) - Electrical actuation and power systems improve operability and cost pictureTo obtain the Advanced Launch System (ALS) primary goals of reduced costs and improved operability, there must be significant reductions in the launch operations and servicing requirements relative to current vehicle designs and practices. One of the primary methods for achieving these goals is by using vehicle electrrical power system and controls for all aviation and avionics requirements. A brief status review of the ALS and its associated Advanced Development Program is presented to demonstrate maturation of those technologies that will help meet the overall operability and cost goals. The electric power and actuation systems are highlighted as a sdpecific technology ready not only to meet the stringent ALS goals (cryogenic field valves and thrust vector controls with peak power demands to 75 hp), but also those of other launch vehicles, military ans civilian aircraft, lunar/Martian vehicles, and a multitude of comercial applications.
Document ID
19910046402
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sundberg, Gale R.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: NAECON 90; IEEE National Aerospace and Electronics Conference
Location: Dayton, OH
Country: United States
Start Date: May 21, 1990
End Date: May 25, 1990
Accession Number
91A31025
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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