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R. Andrew Gerrick
Researcher at California State University, Long Beach
Publications - 3
Citations - 101
R. Andrew Gerrick is an academic researcher from California State University, Long Beach. The author has contributed to research in topics: Heat pipe & Stand-alone power system. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications receiving 101 citations.
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Advanced survivable space solar power system
TL;DR: In this paper, a self-contained sun-powered electric power generating system comprising a fresnel mirror array made up of a plurality of quadrilateral mirrors individually mounted on a generally flat supporting structure with the mirrors aimed at a common point above the structure, was designed to fold into itself in the form of an elongate box for launch, maneuvering and protection.
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Advanced survivable radiator
James B. Blackmon,Robert E. Drubka,John S. Kirby,Dave Johnson,R. Andrew Gerrick,Thomas Ingersoll,Nelson E. Jones,Brian Seaworth,Gary W. Glover +8 more
TL;DR: A heat pipe radiator coating of a fibrous material provides protection for the radiator, such as a heat pipe, pumped loop, etc., while allowing good emissivity and heat rejection.
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Modular, hybrid power system
TL;DR: In this paper, a power system is used to provide various levels of electrical power at various radio frequencies to specific input locations of a neutral particle beam accelerator system mounted on a space platform.