Publication Date:
2013-08-31
Description:
The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) 2A and 2B have deployment mechanisms for deploying the solar array, two C/S band antenna reflectors and a coilable lattice boom with sail. The mechanisms have worked flawlessly on both satellites. The configuration details, precautions taken during the design phase, the test philosophy, and some of the critical analysis activities are discussed.
Keywords:
ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONVERSION
Type:
NASA. Lewis Research Center, The 28th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium; p 17-34; NASA-CP-3260
Format:
application/pdf
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