NASA NTRS · 20050176374
Dynamic and Static Shape Test/Analysis Correlation of a 10 Meter Quadrant Solar Sail
Abstract
This paper describes finite element analyses and correlation studies to predict deformations and vibration modes/frequencies of a 10-meter quadrant solar sail system. Thin film membranes and booms were analyzed at the component and system-level. The objective was to verify the design and structural responses of the sail system and to mature solar sail technology to a TRL 5. The focus of this paper is in test/analysis correlation.
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Taleghani, Barmac K., Lively, Peter S., Gaspar, James L., Murphy, David M., Trautt, Thomas A.. 2005-01-01. Dynamic and Static Shape Test/Analysis Correlation of a 10 Meter Quadrant Solar Sail. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20050176374
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