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Probe (precision reflector orbital build experiment): a proposed flight experiment to study eva assembly of precision segmented reflectors
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Heard, Walter |
| Copyright Year | 1990 |
| Description | PROBE (Precision Reflector Orbital Build Experiment) is a Shuttle flight demonstration experiment designed to study extravehicular activity (EVA) assembly of precision segmented reflectors. PROBE will support missions being considered for NASA's Global Change Technology Initiative as well as other missions in astrophysics and spacecraft optical communications requiring large precision reflectors. Such reflectors are envisioned to consist of a low-mass backup truss to which the optical surface is attached. Because of their large size, these reflectors will be constructed on-orbit from smaller pieces which can be packaged in the launch vehicle. The technology to be developed with PROBE also has application for construction of solar dynamic collectors which are planned for the enhanced configuration of Space Station Freedom. Viewgraphs of PROBE are presented. |
| File Size | 811029 |
| Page Count | 31 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19930018652 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t0kt1m05k |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1990-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance Flight Tests Space Transportation System Flights Construction Spaceborne Experiments Space Station Freedom Extravehicular Activity Orbital Assembly Spacecraft Design Parabolic Reflectors Trusses Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
