Search for dissertations about: "Thomas W. Murphey"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Thomas W. Murphey.
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1. Deployment Control of Spinning Space Webs and Membranes
Abstract : Future solar sail and solar power satellite missions require deployment of large and lightweight flexible structures in space. One option is to spin the assembly and use the centrifugal force for deployment, stiffening and stabilization. READ MORE
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2. Deployment Simulations of a Composite Boom for Small Satellites
Abstract : The use of small satellites is rapidly growing, especially satellites with masses between 1 and 10 kg and few litres of volume. The main reasons are due to the low development time and cost. Electronics miniaturization and high density integration is enabling the small satellites class to perform more and better tasks and at a lower cost. READ MORE