1. Structure, Mechanisms and Deployables
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Torben K. Henriksen and Gerard Miglioreno
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Spacecraft ,business.industry ,Computer science ,Optical instrument ,Photovoltaic system ,Astrophysics::Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics ,Structure (category theory) ,Mechanical integrity ,law.invention ,law ,Physics::Space Physics ,Launch vehicle ,Astrophysics::Earth and Planetary Astrophysics ,Aerospace engineering ,business ,Space vehicle - Abstract
Structural elements form the backbone of a spacecraft. They provide the overall mechanical integrity of the spacecraft under launch and in-orbit loads. Furthermore, the structure ensures that the spacecraft configuration is maintained during all mission phases, ensuring the relative alignment of components like antennas, reflectors, sensors and optical instruments. In the latter cases, the potential loss of dimensional stability of the spacecraft structure can severely degrade the mission performances.
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- 2014
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