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
ISBN:
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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.

Discussion Meeting on Gossamer Sapcecraft

Discussion Meeting on Gossamer Sapcecraft
Author: Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 174
Release: 1980
Genre: Microspacecraft
ISBN:
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This document presents a review of a two-day meeting to examine the concepts, technology, and application of ultralightweight structures in space. These structures are referred to here as Gossamer Spacecraft, and they represent a generic class of space vehicle or structure characterized by a low mass per unit area ... Typical Gossamer concepts include the solar sail, the space tether, and various two- and three-dimensional, large, lightweight structures that can be deployed or assembled in space. The Gossamer Spacecraft has a high potential for use as a transportation deveice (solar sail), as a science instrument (reflecting or occulting antenna), or as a large structural component for an enclosure, manned platform, or other human habitat. Inflatable structures appear to be one possible building element for large ultralightweight structures in space." -- P. vii.

Gossamer Spacecraft

Gossamer Spacecraft
Author: C. H. Jenkins
Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2001
Genre: Medical
ISBN:
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A study of membrane and inflatable structures technology for space applications. It provides an overview and historical review of the subject; theoretical discussion of the mechanics and physics of membrane structures, and chemical and processing issues; and applications and case studies.

Advances in Solar Sailing

Advances in Solar Sailing
Author: Malcolm Macdonald
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 973
Release: 2014-02-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642349072
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This book presents the best contributions of the the Third International Symposium on Solar Sailing Glasgow, 11 – 13 June 2013. It is a rapid snap-shot of the state-of-the art of solar sail technology in 2013 across the globe, capturing flight programs, technology development programs and new technology and application concepts. The book contains contributions from all of the leading figures in the field, including NASA, JAXA, ESA & DLR as well as university and industry experts. It therefore provides a unique reference point for the solar sail technology. The book also includes key contributions from the prospective users of solar sail technology, which will allow the technology to be considered by the user in this unique context.

Solar Sailing

Solar Sailing
Author: Colin R. McInnes
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 334
Release: 1999-04-15
Genre: Science
ISBN:
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Solar sailing - using the sun as a propellant - offers the possibility of low-cost long-distance missions that are impossible with conventional spacecraft. This first comprehensive book on this propulsion method provides a detailed account of solar sailing, at a high technical level, but in a way accessible to the scientifically informed layperson. Solar sail orbital dynamics and solar radiation pressure form the foundations of the book, but the engineering design of solar sails is also considered, along with potential mission applications.

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.