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On protection of Freedom's solar dynamic radiator from the orbital debris environment. II - Further testing and analysesPresented here are results of a test program undertaken to further define the response of the solar dynamic radiator to hypervelocity impact (HVI). Tests were conducted on representative radiator panels (under ambient, nonoperating conditions) over a range of velocity. Target parameters are also varied. Data indicate that analytical penetration predictions are conservative (i.e., pessimistic) for the specific configuration of the solar dynamic radiator. Test results are used to define the solar dynamic radiator reliability with respect to HVI more rigorously than previous studies. Test data, reliability, and survivability results are presented.
Document ID
19930052592
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Rhatigan, Jennifer L.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Christiansen, Eric L.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Fleming, Michael L.
(LTV Missiles & Electronics Group Dallas, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: ASME, Transactions, Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
ISSN: 0199-6231
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
93A36589
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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