NASA NTRS · 19840017021
Passive Sun seeker/tracker and a thermally activated power module
Abstract
Development and testing of two mechanisms using a shape memory alloy metal (NITINOL) as the power source are described. The two mechanisms developed are a passive Sun Seeker/Tracker and a generic type power module. These mechanisms use NITINOL wire initially strained in pure torsion which provides the greatest mechanical work capacity upon recovery, as compared to other deformation modes (i.e., tension, helical springs, and bending).
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Siebert, C. J., Morris, F. A.. 1984-05-01. Passive Sun seeker/tracker and a thermally activated power module. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19840017021
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