NASA NTRS · 20180002490
Heliostat with Stowing and Wind Survival Capabilities
Abstract
A low cost thin-film based heliostat with advanced stowing and wind survival capabilities. The heliostat may include a plurality of reflective surfaces held together via a plurality of double acting magnetic hinges. The heliostat may also include a drive mechanism attached to a post, and configured to stow the plurality of facets in any desired position.
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Nesmith, Bill J.. 2018-01-09. Heliostat with Stowing and Wind Survival Capabilities. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20180002490
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