A brief status review of the Advanced Launch System (ALS) is given. The use of electrical actuation integrated with a single-vehicle electrical power system and controls for all actuation and avionic requirements is highlighted. This technology will help attain the ALS primary goals of reduced costs ($300/lb Earth to LEO (low Earth orbit)) and improved operability by significantly reducing the launch operations and servicing requirements relative to current vehicle designs and practices. Six candidate government-supported programs that are involved in the relevant technologies or that could have significant applications for electric actuators and an integrated power-distribution and control system are listed with a brief explanation and description of noteworthy technology.
Advanced Launch System (ALS) actuation and power systems impact operability and cost
Einfluß von verbesserten Startsystemen (bezüglich Antrieb und Versorgung) auf Einsatzfähigkeit und Kosten
IEEE Aerospace and Electronics Systems Magazine ; 5 , 9 ; 20-23
1990
4 Seiten
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch