NASA NTRS · 19840016588
Solar-array-materials passive LDEF experiment (A0171)
Abstract
The objective of this experiment is to evaluate the synergistic effects of the space environment on various solar-array materials, including solar cells, cover slips with various antireflectance coatings, adhesive, encapsulants, reflector materials, substrate strength materials, mast and harness materials, structural composites, and thermal control treatments. The experiment is passive and consists of an arrangement of material specimens mounted in a 3-in.-deep peripheral tray. The effects of the space environment on the specimens will be determined by comparison of preflight and postflight measurements of mechanical, electrical, and optical properties.
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Whitaker, A. F., Smith, C. F., Jr., Young, L. E., Brandhorst, H. W., Jr., Forestieri, A. F., Gaddy, E. M., Bass, J. A., Stella, P. M.. 1984-02-01. Solar-array-materials passive LDEF experiment (A0171). https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19840016588
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