NASA NTRS · 19740000048
Solar array deployment from a spinning spacecraft
Abstract
Cylindrical drum, wrapped with flexible solar array of solar cells mounted on Mylar sheet, is held by two end-fittings with cable (under tension) passing through axel of drum. Drum is held to end-fittings by axial cable through drum axel; drum is released for deployment when cable is cut at each end and end-fittings spring outward.
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Carlin, A. H., Gardner, J. B., Lassen, H. A.. 1974-05-01. Solar array deployment from a spinning spacecraft. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19740000048
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