Title :
Multifunctional structures technology experiment on Deep Space 1 mission
Author :
Barnett, David M. ; Rawal, Suraj P.
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin Astronaut., Denver, CO, USA
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 (DSI) mission
Keywords :
artificial satellites; concurrent engineering; packaging; space research; space vehicle electronics; Deep Space 1 mission; Multifunctional Structure; chassis; concurrent engineering; electronic design; mass; multifunctional structures technology; savings; spacecraft design; spacecraft programs; structure design; thermal design; volume; Aerospace electronics; Cables; Concurrent engineering; Connectors; Design methodology; Energy management; Power system management; Space technology; Space vehicles; Thermal engineering;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1997. 16th DASC., AIAA/IEEE
Conference_Location :
Irvine, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4150-3
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1997.635036
