The problem of establishing the configuration and sizing of the primary structure of a large area solar array yielding 20 w/lb is analyzed. Factors affecting the structural design and examined in this paper include: The analyses consider dynamic and internal loads, temperature distribution and thermal control, selection of materials, weight distribution, and interface of the structural and electrical technologies.It is found that the feasibility of design of a 20 w/lb large area solar array is within the present state-of-the-art only if beryllium is used to transmit primary loads.


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    Title :

    Structural Analysis and Design of a Large Area Solar Array*


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerospace Systems Conference and Engineering Display ; 1967



    Publication date :

    1967-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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