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Electrodynamic tether system study: Extended studyThis document is the final report of a study performed by Ball Space Systems Division (BSSD) for the NASA Johnson Space Center under an extension to contract NAS9-17666. The tasks for the extended study were as follows: (1) Define an interface between the Electrodynamic Tether System (ETS) and the Space Station (SS); (2) Identify growth paths for the 100 kW ETS defined in the original study to a 200 kW level of performance; (3) Quantify orbit perturbations caused by cyclic day/night operations of a Plasma Motor/Generator (PMG) on the SS and explore methods of minimizing these effects; (4) Define the analyses, precursor technology, ground tests, and precursor demonstrations leading up to a demonstration mission for an electrodynamic tether system that would be capable of producing maneuvering thrust levels of 25 newtons; and (5) Propose a development schedule for the demonstration mission and preliminary cost estimates.
Document ID
19890005791
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1988
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:172115
NASA-CR-172115
Accession Number
89N15162
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-17666
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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