Through a series of component and system-level tests, the torque margin for the MSAT booms is being determined. The verification process has yielded a number of results and lessons that can be applied to many other types of deployable spacecraft mechanisms. The MSAT load absorber has proven to be an effective way to provide high energy dissipation using crushable honeycomb. Using two stages of crushable honeycomb and a fusible link, a complex crush load profile has been designed and implemented. The design features of the load absorber lend themselves to use in other spacecraft applications.


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    Title :

    MSAT boom joint testing and load absorber design


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    Publication date :

    1994-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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