This paper describes recent advancements of the Lightweight Integrated Solar Array and Transceiver (LISA-T) currently being developed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. The LISA-T array comprises a launch stowed, orbit deployed structure on which thin-film photovoltaic (PV) and antenna devices are embedded. The system provides significant electrical power generation at low weights, high stowage efficiency, and without the need for solar tracking. Leveraging high-volume terrestrial-market PVs also gives the potential for lower array costs. LISA-T is addressing the power starvation epidemic currently seen by many small-scale satellites while also enabling the application of deployable antenna arrays. Herein, an overview of the system and its applications are presented alongside sub-system development progress and environmental testing plans.


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    Title :

    Advancements of the Lightweight Integrated Solar Array and Transceiver (LISA-T) Small Spacecraft System


    Contributors:
    Lockett T. R. (author) / Martinez A. (author) / Boyd D. (author) / SanSouice M. (author) / Farmer B. (author) / Schneider T. (author) / Laue G. (author) / Fabisinski L. (author) / Johnson L. (author) / Carr J. A. (author)

    Publication date :

    2015


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English