NASA NTRS · 19940028794
Space Station Freedom Solar Array tension mechanism development
Abstract
A tension mechanism is used to apply a tension force to the Space Station Freedom Solar Array Blanket. This tension is necessary to meet the deployed frequency requirement of the array as well as maintain the flatness of the flexible substrate solar cell blanket. The mechanism underwent a series of design iterations before arriving at the final design. This paper discusses the design and testing of the mechanism.
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Allmon, Curtis, Haugen, Bert. 1994-05-01. Space Station Freedom Solar Array tension mechanism development. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19940028794
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