Title :
Space Station Freedom solar array design development
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Abstract :
The solar array design is reviewed, highlighting the key design performance goals and problems. The design is described, and development testing objectives, results, and plans are examined. Study results that illustrate many of the more important design decisions are discussed.<>
Keywords :
aerospace testing; solar cell arrays; space vehicle power plants; Space Station Freedom; aerospace testing; compatibility test; design; development testing; performance; solar array; space vehicles; Bonding; Frequency; Latches; Low earth orbit satellites; Missiles; Oxygen; Photovoltaic cells; Power systems; Space stations; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
