To meet the onboard power demand, deployable solar panels have commonly been adopted in CubeSats that encompass the extension of surface areas for solar cell installation and also allow orientation or articulation of the panel in the sun’s direction using a combination of solar array drive assembly (SADA).
Other deployable space structures include deployable antennas , , solar arrays , and solar sails , and they are proposed in the design of lunar and Mars habitats , . This study explores designing a straight The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. ...
Therefore, they have been applied in structural designs and concepts for various aerospace missions, including space support booms, space deployable antennas, solar panels, as well as flexible solar sails.
The highly damped deployable solar panel module proposed herein is effective for guaranteeing the structural safety of solar cells under launch environment without reducing the area of solar cell attachment and assuring reliable release action of the panel in a space environment. 6. Conclusions
The proposed solar panel ensures the structural safety of solar cells under severe launch environments by reducing the solar panel’s dynamic acceleration and deflection owing to the high damping characteristics achieved by thin stiffeners and adhesive tapes.
Deployable structures in robotics create machines that can be folded up or opened out for different applications. For example, the arms may extend and retract, or systems transform to adapt to different functions- whatever the requirement is. Pros:
Space deployable mechanics: A review of structures and smart …
Space deployable structures are able to be deployed from a folded state to a predetermined or desired configuration. They are superior in terms of spatial packaging ratio, controllability, and structural complexity, in order to solve the …
A New Design of the 3D Deployable Solar Array in the Aerospace …
The paper focuses on a new design of the 3D deployable solar array for spacecraft and landers. Compared with existing solar array designs, the main advantage of …
Comparative Study of Deployable Satellite Solar Panel Structure …
Research Center for Satellite Technology currently develops satellite constellations using deployable solar panels. This satellite will orbit in an equatorial Low Earth Orbit at an altitude of 600 km and inclination of 0°. The objective of this research is to compare the structural performance of Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and Aluminum honeycomb …
Thin-walled deployable composite structures: A review
With the development of aerospace technology, spacecraft are evolving towards increasing size and complexity. There is a growing demand for high-performance and highly stable deployable structures in various applications such as large-scale space antennas, solar sails, flexible robotic arms, solar power stations, and on-orbit assembly structures etc.
A New Design of the 3D Deployable Solar Array in the Aerospace …
The paper focuses on a new design of the 3D deployable solar array for spacecraft and landers. Compared with existing solar array designs, the main advantage of this new design is the further increase in the area of the solar array. The principles of spatial rings and domes are used for this new design. This design consists of a ...
(PDF) Deployable space structures
In the example of the JWST, one can extract three main types of deployable structures: panels (solar array), antennae (communication and main mirror), and masts (booms holding the sun...
Application of Honeycomb Structures in Key Components of …
Deployable structures such as solar sails and reflector antennas in large space structures can be packaged into a small volume prior to launch and deployed into a large configuration during space operation [1 – 5]. The reed-type space deployable structure is a new lightweight and efficient structure in the space deployment mechanism. Due to its excellent …
Dynamic Analysis of Bidirectional Solar Arrays with Flexible Panels …
The dynamic characteristics of a two-step deployable bidirectional solar array system with flexible panels and clearance joints are studied in this paper. Driving mechanisms, …
Dynamic Analysis of Bidirectional Solar Arrays with Flexible Panels …
The dynamic characteristics of a two-step deployable bidirectional solar array system with flexible panels and clearance joints are studied in this paper. Driving mechanisms, closed cable loop configurations, and latch mechanisms are considered in this system where normal contact force is established using a nonlinear spring damping model and ...
(PDF) Deployable space structures
In the example of the JWST, one can extract three main types of deployable structures: panels (solar array), antennae (communication and …
The Use, Evolution and Lessons Learnt of Deployable Static Solar …
DMC-CFESAT platform with deployable solar panels partially deployed (Ph. Credit LeRoy N. Sanchez94) Introduction The SSTL approach to Spacecraft Engineering Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is a unique supplier of low-cost satellites to international customers from its headquarters based near London, UK. SSTL''s success within the industry and to meeting …
Deployable Structures: From Fuller to Space Architecture
In aerospace, it is where deployable structures can play a key role in many space missions. In essence, satellites require expandable antennas or deployable solar panels that must be compact when launching but fully …
Development of a Novel Deployable Solar Panel …
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Development of a Novel Deployable Solar Panel and …
This paper presents a novel highly damped deployable solar panel module that is effective in ensuring structural protection of solar cells under the launch environment by rapidly suppressing the vibrations transmitting …
Space deployable mechanics: A review of structures and smart …
Space deployable structures are able to be deployed from a folded state to a predetermined or desired configuration. They are superior in terms of spatial packaging ratio, controllability, and structural complexity, in order to solve the space limitations for aerospace …
Deployable Structure
Deployable structures are needed for applications such as reflectors, antennas, concentrators, solar panels, truss structures, solar and deorbit sails, sun shields, decelerators, and space stations. The following sections will give an overview on the need of deployable structures followed by an overview on existing technologies making these deployable structures possible. …
Shape editing of kirigami-inspired thick-panel deployable structure
Finally, this paper presents potential engineering application scenarios for thick-panel deployable structures in the aerospace field such as solar arrays and exposing platforms …
Development of a Novel Deployable Solar Panel and Mechanism …
This paper presents a novel highly damped deployable solar panel module that is effective in ensuring structural protection of solar cells under the launch environment by rapidly...
Development of a Novel Deployable Solar Panel and …
This paper presents a novel highly damped deployable solar panel module that is effective in ensuring structural protection of solar cells under the launch environment by rapidly...
Design and Analysis of an Origami-inspired Modular Thick-panel ...
For aerospace engineering applications, the panels of the thick-panel deployable structure can be designed to be integrated with reflective or solar panels, reducing the difficulty of assembly and increasing the reliability of the overall structure. Due to the connection relationship between the panels, the thick-panel deployable structure can also be designed …
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Development of a Novel Deployable Solar Panel and Mechanism …
This paper presents a novel highly damped deployable solar panel module that is effective in ensuring structural protection of solar cells under the launch environment by rapidly suppressing the vibrations transmitting through the solar panel by constrained layer damping achieved using printed circuit board (PCB)-based multilayered thin ...
Thermally induced dynamics of deployable solar panels of nanosatellite ...
In the case of asymmetric solar panel configuration, noticeable displacement in the pointing direction can be observed during the eclipse transitions.,This work only examines an LEO mission where the solar cells of the solar panels point to the Sun throughout the daylight period and point to the Earth while in shadow. Simplification is made to the CubeSat structure …
Shape editing of kirigami-inspired thick-panel deployable structure
Finally, this paper presents potential engineering application scenarios for thick-panel deployable structures in the aerospace field such as solar arrays and exposing platforms and verify the single-DoF characteristics through kinematic simulation and construction of the principal prototype of a trapezoidal deployable structure. Overall, this ...
A New Design of the 3D Deployable Solar Array in the Aerospace …
Future applications for this class of materials are self-deployable structures for space systems (such as actuators of solar sails or smart aerodynamic structures). In this work, two new...
Design of a New Multi-Variant Solar Panel Deployment System …
One of the possible solutions is the use of deployable structures to increase the available surface area in many possible ways and with different transformation mode. This paper deals …
Deployable Structures: From Fuller to Space Architecture
In aerospace, it is where deployable structures can play a key role in many space missions. In essence, satellites require expandable antennas or deployable solar panels that must be compact when launching but fully expanded in their full scale when on-orbit. Examples are ...
Design of a New Multi-Variant Solar Panel Deployment System (MVSPDS)
One of the possible solutions is the use of deployable structures to increase the available surface area in many possible ways and with different transformation mode. This paper deals exclusively with a new multi-Variant structural design of a single satellite although dual system is possible.
A New Design of the 3D Deployable Solar Array in the …
Future applications for this class of materials are self-deployable structures for space systems (such as actuators of solar sails or smart aerodynamic structures). In this work, two new...
Deployable Structures: From Fuller to Space Architecture
In aerospace, it is where deployable structures can play a key role in many space missions. In essence, satellites require expandable antennas or deployable solar panels that must be compact when launching but fully expanded in their full scale when on-orbit.