Multifunctional structures technology experiment on Deep Space 1 Mission

Author

Barnett, David M. ; Rawal, Suraj P.

Author_Institution

Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver, CO, USA

Volume

14

Issue

1

fYear

1999

fDate

1/1/1999 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

13

Lastpage

18

Abstract

Lockheed Martin Astronautics has developed the Multifunctional Structure (MFS) concept as a new system for spacecraft design that eliminates chassis, cables, connectors and folds the electronics into the walls of the spacecraft. Concurrent engineering will be essential to integrate the electronic, structure, and thermal design. Design methodologies are in work to manage all power, grounding and shielding concerns. The MFS approach offers significant savings in mass and volume and supports the “faster-better-cheaper” philosophy in new spacecraft programs. The technology will be demonstrated as an experiment on the New Millenium Program Deep Space 1 (DS 1) mission

Keywords

avionics; concurrent engineering; space vehicle electronics; space vehicles; thermal management (packaging); Deep Space 1 Mission; New Millenium Program; concurrent engineering; demonstration panel; design integration; design methodologies; electronic design; faster-better-cheaper philosophy; grounding; mass savings; multifunctional structures technology experiment; multiple microspacecraft; satellite packaging; shielding; spacecraft design; spacecraft electronics; structure design; thermal design; volume savings; Aerospace electronics; Cables; Concurrent engineering; Connectors; Design methodology; Energy management; Power system management; Space technology; Space vehicles; Thermal engineering;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8985

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/62.738349

Filename

738349