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Enhancements in Photon Pressure Measurements Using a Solar SimulatorInitial proof of concept photon momentum measurements were reported at the AIAA Conference in Reno Nevada, January 8-11, 2001. That presentation verified that photon pressure on a simulated solar sail material can be measured under high vacuum conditions using a full spectrum solar simulator and a vacuum compatible force measurement system. Modifications to this test system were implemented to enhance the accuracy of the photon pressure measurement. This paper describes the photon pressure measurement technique and modifications to increase the measurement accuracy using a candidate sail material, aluminized Mylar.
Document ID
20010039536
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gray, P. A.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Edwards, D. L.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Carruth, M. R., Jr.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Munafo, Paul
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Subject Category
Atomic And Molecular Physics
Meeting Information
Meeting: 12th Annual Advanced Space Propulsion Workshop
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: April 3, 2001
End Date: April 5, 2001
Sponsors: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA Headquarters, Alabama Univ., Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech.
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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