Deployment of Solar Sails by Joule Effect: Thermal Analysis and Experimental Results

Deployment of Solar Sails by Joule Effect: Thermal Analysis and Experimental Results

Space vehicles may be propelled by solar sails exploiting the radiation pressure coming from the sun and applied on their surfaces. This work deals with the adoption of Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) elements in the sail deployment mechanism activated by the Joule Effect, i.e., using the s...

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Main Authors: Gianluigi Bovesecchi, Sandra Corasaniti, Girolamo Costanza, Fabrizio Paolo Piferi, Maria Elisa Tata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Aerospace
Subjects:
solar sail
aerospace
propulsion
mechanical systems
shape memory alloys
joule effect
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/7/12/180

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