A program was conducted to select the best surface tension propellant acquisition concept for an advanced 3-axis spacecraft propulsion system having 10-year life. Fabricability, performance capability, and spacecraft compatibility of various candidate concepts were assessed and compared. The results showed the sheet-metal vane low-g systems to be preferred for these interplanetary applications. They can be adapted to a broad spectrum of low-g applications and can be tailored to specific missions with the desired operational margin. A preliminary standpipe with vanes design was accomplished based on analysis and testing of the more significant factors influencing fabrication and operation.


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    Title :

    Space storable propellant acquisition system


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Society of Automotive Engineers, Propulsion Conference ; 1974 ; San Diego, CA


    Publication date :

    1974-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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