A study on membrane dynamics and deformation of solar power sail demonstrator "IKAROS

Yoji Shirasawa, Osamu Mori, Hirotaka Sawada, Yoshikazu Chishiki, Kenji Kitamura, Jun'ichiro Kawaguchi

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Abstract

This paper describes an analysis for the membrane dynamics and deformation of solar power sail demonstrator "IKAROS". After the successful deployment of membrane, some images of the whole sail membrane of IKAROS were taken by separation cameras. From these data, it has estimated that the membrane of IKAROS had a deformation different from the prediction considering the solar radiation pressure. In this paper, these observed deformations of membrane are reported and compared with the results of numerical simulation using multi-particle model. A membrane's deformation over time observed in the images taken by side monitor cameras is also reported and the cause of the changing is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 23 Apr 201226 Apr 2012

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
ISSN (Print)0273-4508

Conference

Conference53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period23/04/1226/04/12

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