Operational considerations to reduce solar array loadsThe key parameters associated with solar array plume loads are examined, and operational considerations aimed at minimizing the effect of the Shuttle plumes on the Space Station solar arrays are discussed. These include solar array pointing to reduce loads and restrictions on Shuttle piloting. Particular attention is given to the method used to obtain the forcing functions (thruster time firing histories) for solar array plume calculation.
Document ID
19920056009
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gerstenmaier, W. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)