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Extendible BoomAn asymmetric mast is disclosed that can be used for solar arrays. The asymmetric mast can have an asymmetry out of the plane of the solar blanket. The mast may include two or more booms that comprise slit tube longerons. In some embodiments, a single mast can be used with one or two solar blankets.
Document ID
20180006263
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Turse, Dana
Taylor, Robert
Adams, Larry G.
Richardson, Doug
Date Acquired
October 15, 2018
Publication Date
September 11, 2018
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: US-Patent-10,071,823
Patent Application Number: US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/555,265
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNX14CL11C
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNX13C31P
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-10,071,823
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/555,265
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