Title :
AXAF electrical power system
Author :
Morgan, W.T. ; Schoenfeld, A.D. ; Sollo, C. ; Capulli, J.J.
Author_Institution :
TRW, Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Abstract :
The electrical power system Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF), one of the major elements in NASA´s observatory series, is discussed. Viewing the heavens in the X-ray spectrum, AXAF will see objects 100 times fainter than any previous X-ray mission. AXAF is in the early stages of preliminary design, with launch planned for the mid-1990s. The electric power system requirements, topology, and sizing are discussed
Keywords :
X-ray astronomy; artificial satellites; space vehicle power plants; AXAF; Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility; NASA; X-ray astronomy; X-ray spectrum; artificial satellites; design; power system; space power; Assembly; Batteries; Energy storage; Instruments; Power electronics; Power systems; Regulators; Space vehicles; Switches; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1989. IECEC-89., Proceedings of the 24th Intersociety
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
DOI :
10.1109/IECEC.1989.74525
