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- Title
Achievement of Long-term On-orbit Operation of the SIMPLE Inflatable Extension Mast.
- Authors
Ken HIGUCHI; Hiroshi FURUYA; Yasuyuki MIYAZAKI; Takahira AOKI; Choji YOSHIDA; Akihito WATANABE; Kazuki WATANABE
- Abstract
An extension demonstration of a space inflatable mast and subsequent long-term operation for 845 days on orbit were performed to show the advanced design technology and practical utility of space inflatable structures. The experiment verified the long-term availability of the inflatable extension mast and good establishment of the design technology, including development testing know-how for space-borne inflatable structures, by considering possible degradation effects simulated using a finite-element method analysis tool developed in parallel with the mission. The space inflatable extension mast achieved the extra success level set out in the mission plan.
- Subjects
EXPANDABLE space structures; SPACE-based radar; SPACE vehicle attitude control systems; ORBITAL assembly of space vehicles; FINITE element method
- Publication
Transactions of the Japan Society of Aeronautical & Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan, 2016, Vol 14, Issue ists 30, p13
- ISSN
1884-0485
- Publication type
Article