ODISSEE — A proposal for demonstration of a solar sail in earth orbit

Leipold, M.; Garner, Charles E.; Freeland, R. E.; Hermann, Andreas; Noca, M.; Pagel, G.; Seboldt, W.; Sprague, G.; Unckenbold, W.

doi:10.1016/s0094-5765(99)00176-9

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“…Using dimensionless variables and a system   2 ; , M x y the equations of motion referred to the solution [5,6] when the origin is taken at the smaller mass M 2 may be written as: 2 , 2 .…”

Section: Equations Of Motionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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On the Artificial Equilibrium Points in a Generalized Restricted Problem of Three Bodies

Ranjana¹,

Kumar²

2013

IJAA

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The present article studies the stability conditions of central control artificial equilibrium generalized restricted problem of three bodies. It is generalized in the sense that here we have taken the larger primary body to be in shape of an oblate spheroid. The equilibrium points are sought by the application of the propellant for which it would just balance the gravitational forces. The launching flight of such a satellite is seen to be applicable for having arbitrary space stations for these different missions. Specialty of the result of the investigation lies in the fact that an arbitrary space station can be formed to attain any specified mission.

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Section: Equations Of Motionmentioning

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“…The mission using solar-electric propulsion was initially strongly supported but later on due to escalating cost the propulsion was dropped [6]. The Russian company NPO Energia deployed a spinning 20 m reflector in February 1993 and further refinement of the reflector mission continued.…”

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On the Artificial Equilibrium Points in a Generalized Restricted Problem of Three Bodies

Ranjana¹,

Kumar²

2013

IJAA

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“…The GeoSail mission concept is motivated by the desire to achieve long residence times in the Earth's magnetotail, enabling high resolution statistical characterisation of the plasma in a region subject to a variety of external solar wind conditions (Alexander et al, 2002;Leipold et al, 2010a;Macdonald et al, 2000Macdonald et al, , 2003Macdonald et al, , 2007aM c Innes et al, 2001). This is accomplished by the novel application of a solar sail propulsion system to precess an elliptical Earth-centred orbit, interior to the lunar orbit, at a rate designed to match the rotation of the geomagnetic tail, the orientation of which is governed by the Sun-Earth line.…”

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Solar Sailing: Applications and Technology Advancement

Macdonald¹

2011

Advances in Spacecraft Technologies

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“…In 1973, Mariner 10 (NASA) used radiation pressure for the attitude control [5]. In 1999, Odyssee project (DLR-ESA) proposed a laboratory deployment test [6]. In 2010, Ikaros (JAXA) was the first space probe successfully tested [7,8].…”

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Design and Characterization of a Small-Scale Solar Sail Prototype by Integrating NiTi SMA and Carbon Fibre Composite

Costanza

Leoncini

Quadrini

et al. 2017

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

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Solar sails are propellantless systems where the propulsive force is given by the momentum exchange of reflecting photons. In this study, a self-deploying system based on NiTi shape memory wires and sheets has been designed and manufactured. A small-scale prototype of solar sail with carbon fibre loom has been developed. Different configurations have been tested to optimize material and structure design of the small-scale solar sail. In particular the attention has been focused on the surface/weight ratio and the deployment of the solar sail. By reducing weight and enlarging the surface, it is possible to obtain high values of characteristic acceleration that is one of the main parameters for a successful use of the solar sail as propulsion system. Thanks to the use of shape memory alloys for self-actuation of the system, complexity of the structure itself decreases. Moreover, sail deployment is simpler.

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ODISSEE — A proposal for demonstration of a solar sail in earth orbit

Cited by 47 publications

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On the Artificial Equilibrium Points in a Generalized Restricted Problem of Three Bodies

On the Artificial Equilibrium Points in a Generalized Restricted Problem of Three Bodies

Solar Sailing: Applications and Technology Advancement

Design and Characterization of a Small-Scale Solar Sail Prototype by Integrating NiTi SMA and Carbon Fibre Composite

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