NASA NTRS · 19790001928
Structural/thermal considerations for design of large space platform structures
Abstract
A method is described for placing a large, STS-compatible platform on orbit utilizing a construction method employing both deployable and erectable structures. A multifunctional mechanism is used for deployable structures and an on-orbit assembly is used for erectable structures. Also analyses are discussed which assess the thermal distortion of a simple open truss and a more complex truss.
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Barclay, D. L., Brogren, E. W., Skoumal, D. E.. 1978-01-01. Structural/thermal considerations for design of large space platform structures. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19790001928
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