NASA NTRS · 19760012089
A strut with infinitely adjustable thermal expansivity and length
Abstract
A tubular strut with an integral mechanism for adjusting its thermal expansivity and length was developed to fulfill the stringent thermal stability requirements anticipated for the metering truss in the Large Space Telescope. Its features may be advantageously applied to a general variety of structures and precision mechanisms where dimensional control of component elements in a dynamic thermal environment is required. Detail, design, fabrication, and test of a developmental strut are discussed.
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Nelson, P. T.. 1975-08-01. A strut with infinitely adjustable thermal expansivity and length. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760012089
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