| タイトル | Space fabrication - The key to future large space systems |
| 著者（英） | Hagler, T.; Savage, M. |
| 著者所属（英） | NASA Headquarters |
| 発行日 | 1980-09-01 |
| 言語 | eng |
| 内容記述 | Construction techniques for large space structures are discussed. It is pointed out that in contrast to assembly in orbit and the deployment technique space fabrication offers favorable densities (transporting structural materials on reels) and can be adapted to automated construction. A space fabrication machine containing reels of flat sheet material and sets of rollers or dies is described, as is a machine for fabricating composite material (which must be heated for forming and then cooled to achieve structural strength). The use of fabrication machines to build such structures as space platforms, microwave radiometers, and satellite power systems is discussed. The versatility of the machine when operated in conjunction with the Space Shuttle and a set of jigs is illustrated by showing how large square solar panels and large hexagonal structures could be constructed. The need for a flight demonstration of the fabrication machine is stressed. |
| NASA分類 | ASTRONAUTICS (GENERAL) |
| レポートNO | 81A18416
IAF PAPER 80-A-35 |
| 権利 | Copyright |
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