A Novel Self-Deployable Solar Sail System Activated by Shape Memory Alloys
This work deals with the feasibility and reliability about the use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) as mechanical actuators for solar sail self-deployment instead of heavy and bulky mechanical booms. Solar sails exploit radiation pressure a as propulsion system for the exploration of the solar system....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Aerospace |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/6/7/78 |