The unilluminated solar array area of the usual spinner (as sunlight falls on only one side) is illuminated by employing despun optical solar reflectors. The different mechanisms required for implementation of this arrangement are already space proven. The detailed study of this arrangement made by the authors reveals that the practical realization of this concept will enhance the power generating capability of the spinner and simultaneously reduce the weight (per unit power) and cost (per unit power) in such spinners.


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    Title :

    Enhanced power generation by optical solar reflectors on geostationary spinners


    Additional title:

    Erhoehte Leistung durch optische Sonnenreflektoren bei Spin-stabilisierten Synchronsatelliten


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 3 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 2 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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