An idea for use of skirts made of optical solar reflectors to concentrate solar energy on the solar cell array of geosynchronous spinning spacecraft is presented. From theoretical consideration it is predicted that the practical realization of this concept will allow significant overall cost and weight reduction of such spacecrafts.


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    Title :

    Miniskirt for dancing spinner


    Additional title:

    Sonnenreflektorguertel fuer spin-stabilisierte Satelliten


    Contributors:
    Kosta, S.P. (author) / Vasagam, R.M. (author) / Patki, A.V. (author) / Ashiya, R. (author)


    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 5 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Miniskirt for Dancing Spinner

    Kosta, S.P. / Vasagam, R.M. / Patki, A.V. et al. | IEEE | 1979


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