The key parameters associated with solar array plume loads are examined, and operational considerations aimed at minimizing the effect of the Shuttle plumes on the Space Station solar arrays are discussed. These include solar array pointing to reduce loads and restrictions on Shuttle piloting. Particular attention is given to the method used to obtain the forcing functions (thruster time firing histories) for solar array plume calculation.


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    Title :

    Operational considerations to reduce solar array loads


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    Publication date :

    1992-03-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English





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