A Systems Engineering Study of Gossamer Optical Satellites

A Systems Engineering Study of Gossamer Optical Satellites
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Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
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This paper describes a systems engineering modeling effort for very large, Gossamer, space optical systems. The focus of this effort was to determine the effect proposed Gossamer technology has on top-level performance parameters and total systems weight and power. For each technology chosen, system performance was evaluated using "first principals" approaches and then de-convolved into its specific hardware items. These specific hardware items and their performance, once identified, were flowed up into a single payload weight estimate. The payload weight was then combined with mission and spacecraft performance variables to create a single satellite system weight estimate. Finally, sensitivity of payload performance parameters within the payload weight estimate was performed in an attempt to understand the importance of the assumed technology performance.

Space Systems Engineering and Optical Alignment Mechanisms

Space Systems Engineering and Optical Alignment Mechanisms
Author: Lee D. Peterson
Publisher: SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
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Proceedings of SPIE present the original research papers presented at SPIE conferences and other high-quality conferences in the broad-ranging fields of optics and photonics. These books provide prompt access to the latest innovations in research and technology in their respective fields. Proceedings of SPIE are among the most cited references in patent literature.

Recent Advances in Gossamer Spacecraft

Recent Advances in Gossamer Spacecraft
Author: C. H. Jenkins
Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2006
Genre: Technology & Engineering
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The pace of progress in gossamer technology has been strong since the publication of Gossamer Spacecraft: Membrane and Inflatable Structures Technology for Space Applications in 2001. Solar sails are an obvious and public evidence of this trend. But there have been many other advances as well in structures, materials, testing, and systems engineering. Recent Advances in Gossamer Spacecraft focuses on many of these, either as gossamer technology that was not sufficiently represented in the previous volume, or that has had significant growth and activity in the intervening years. The most accurate and up-to-date information has been assembled, reviewed, and presented by an outstanding group of experts.

Technology for Large Space Systems

Technology for Large Space Systems
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Total Pages: 540
Release: 1979
Genre: Large space structures (Astronautics)
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Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium

Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2002-02-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309070376

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In preparing the report, Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millenium , the AASC made use of a series of panel reports that address various aspects of ground- and space-based astronomy and astrophysics. These reports provide in-depth technical detail. Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millenium: An Overview summarizes the science goals and recommended initiatives in a short, richly illustrated, non-technical booklet.

Progress In Astronautics and Aeronautics

Progress In Astronautics and Aeronautics
Author: C. H. Jenkins
Publisher: AIAA
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2001
Genre: Expandable space structures
ISBN: 9781600864421

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NASA SP.

NASA SP.
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Total Pages: 910
Release: 1979
Genre: Aeronautics
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Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022

Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2012-01-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309224640

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In recent years, planetary science has seen a tremendous growth in new knowledge. Deposits of water ice exist at the Moon's poles. Discoveries on the surface of Mars point to an early warm wet climate, and perhaps conditions under which life could have emerged. Liquid methane rain falls on Saturn's moon Titan, creating rivers, lakes, and geologic landscapes with uncanny resemblances to Earth's. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 surveys the current state of knowledge of the solar system and recommends a suite of planetary science flagship missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide a steady stream of important new discoveries about the solar system. Research priorities defined in the report were selected through a rigorous review that included input from five expert panels. NASA's highest priority large mission should be the Mars Astrobiology Explorer Cacher (MAX-C), a mission to Mars that could help determine whether the planet ever supported life and could also help answer questions about its geologic and climatic history. Other projects should include a mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa and its subsurface ocean, and the Uranus Orbiter and Probe mission to investigate that planet's interior structure, atmosphere, and composition. For medium-size missions, Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 recommends that NASA select two new missions to be included in its New Frontiers program, which explores the solar system with frequent, mid-size spacecraft missions. If NASA cannot stay within budget for any of these proposed flagship projects, it should focus on smaller, less expensive missions first. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 suggests that the National Science Foundation expand its funding for existing laboratories and establish new facilities as needed. It also recommends that the program enlist the participation of international partners. This report is a vital resource for government agencies supporting space science, the planetary science community, and the public.