Structural Analysis and Design of a Large Area Solar Array*

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Weikel, R. C., author.

Conference Name:

Aerospace Systems Conference and Engineering Display (1967-06-27 : Los Angeles, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1967

Summary:

The problem of establishing the configuration and sizing of the primary structure of a large area solar array yielding 20 w/lb is analyzed. Factors affecting the structural design and examined in this paper include:The analyses consider dynamic and internal loads, temperature distribution and thermal control, selection of materials, weight distribution, and interface of the structural and electrical technologies.It is found that the feasibility of design of a 20 w/lb large area solar array is within the present state-of-the-art only if beryllium is used to transmit primary loads

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Publisher Number:

670551

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