A brief status review of the Advanced Launch System (ALS) is given. The use of electrical actuation integrated with a single-vehicle electrical power system and controls for all actuation and avionic requirements is highlighted. This technology will help attain the ALS primary goals of reduced costs ($300/lb Earth to LEO (low Earth orbit)) and improved operability by significantly reducing the launch operations and servicing requirements relative to current vehicle designs and practices. Six candidate government-supported programs that are involved in the relevant technologies or that could have significant applications for electric actuators and an integrated power-distribution and control system are listed with a brief explanation and description of noteworthy technology.


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    Title :

    Advanced Launch System (ALS) actuation and power systems impact operability and cost


    Additional title:

    Einfluß von verbesserten Startsystemen (bezüglich Antrieb und Versorgung) auf Einsatzfähigkeit und Kosten


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    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    4 Seiten




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English