Accession Number:

ADA243996

Title:

Inflatable Torus Solar Array Technology Program. Phase 1

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Mar 90-Oct 91,

Corporate Author:

L'GARDE INC TUSTIN CA

Personal Author(s):

• Derbis, Billy
• Guidanean, Koorosh
• Malone, Pat
• Palisoc, Art
• Veal, Gordon

Report Date:

1991-10-15

Pagination or Media Count:

225.0

Abstract:

This Phase I of the Inflatable Torus Solar Array Technology ITSAT Program demonstrated the feasibility of an inflatably deployed solar array. During the program, several array conceptual designs for various orbits and power levels were prepared. A flexible amorphous silicon solar array was fabricated and mounted in a lightweight inflatably deployed rigidizable structure. This prototype unit was successfully packaged and deployed. Author

Descriptors:

• *POWER LEVELS
• SOLAR PANELS
• PROTOTYPES
• ORBITS
• DEPLOYMENT

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution
• Solid State Physics
• Unmanned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE