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Solar concentrator - radiator assembly
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In this paper, a combined solar concentrator and radiator assembly is provided in a relatively lightweight and compact geometry adapted particularly for use in electrical power generation systems in space, where the primary reflector is formed on one side of an array of interleaved panels adapted for movement between a compact stowed profile to fit within the cargo bay of a transport vehicle, and an extended deployed configuration.Abstract:
A combined solar concentrator and radiator assembly (10) is provided in a relatively lightweight and compact geometry adapted particularly for use in electrical power generation systems in space. The solar concentrator - radiator assembly comprises a solar reflector of the Cassegrain type having primary and secondary reflelctor surfaces (14) and (26) for concentrating incident solar ration upon a thermal powered generator unit (16). The primary reflector surface (14) is formed on one side of an array of interleaved panels (30) adapted for movement between a compact stowed profile to fit within the cargo bay of a transport vehicle, and an extended deployed configuration. The reverse sides of these panels define a space radiator of extended surface area connected to the generator unit (16) by heat transfer members such as heat pipes (34) for purposes of dissipating excess heat to the surrounding space environment.read more
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