Title :
Joint US/Russian Solar Dynamic Flight Demonstration Project plan
Author :
Wanhainen, Joyce S. ; Tyburski, Timothy E.
Author_Institution :
NASA Lewis Res. Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
fDate :
2/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The United States and Russia have agreed to jointly develop a solar dynamic (SD) system for flight demonstration on the Russian orbital station, Mir, starting in late 1997. This project is funded under the International Space Station (ISS) Phase I activities which involve joint US/Russian cooperative efforts to reduce risk and enhance working relationships in preparation for the joint integration of ISS. Of the projects falling under the Phase I program, the SD Flight Demonstration (SDFD) project is most complex in terms of the level of interfacing required. This paper provides a brief description of the solar dynamic technology, the project chronology of events, the US/Russian roles on the SDFD project, the project schedule, and project management tools used in dealing with the international team
Keywords :
aerospace control; closed loop systems; compressors; heat engines; photovoltaic power systems; project management; research initiatives; space vehicle power plants; Brayton cycle; Mir station; Russian orbital station; closed-loop form; compressor; flight demonstration project plan; heat engine; heat exchangers; joint US/Russian cooperative effort; project chronology of events; project management tools; project schedule; risk reduction; solar dynamic flight; solar dynamic power system; Batteries; Energy storage; Heat engines; International Space Station; Low earth orbit satellites; Photovoltaic systems; Power system dynamics; Solar heating; Temperature; Turbines;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
