Document Type
Poster
Journal/Book Title/Conference
College of Engineering Senior Design Projects
Publisher
Utah State University
Location
Logan, UT
Publication Date
2020
Abstract
• Space Dynamics Lab (SDL) has started to develop larger satellites and larger solar arrays are required to power the spacecrafts. These larger arrays are harder to test
• Larger solar panels need their weight from gravity offloaded to prevent damage to their joints. The joints are not designed to hold their own weight
• Space Dynamics Lab requested our design be able to function in a vacuum to simulate the microgravity environment as closely as possible.
• While gravity offloading systems have been designed in the past, a vacuum-compatible and passive design brings a new and unique challenge
Recommended Citation
Call, Braden; Calvin, Matthew; Debenham, Chris; Marriot, Christian; and Onkes, Mason, "Solar Array Deployment Test Gravity Offloader System" (2020). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Paper 34.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/maeengr_srdesign/34