Tethered spacecraft systems must be integrated with their user platforms in a way that allows both to carry out their design functions efficiently and safely. This paper describes the lessons learned about tethered system integration with a space platform from the NASA/PSN Tethered Satellite System. Items discussed include platform attitude control, induced voltage and current control, satellite tracking and tether length measurement, satellite communications and system operations sensitivities. A number of engineering issues yet to be resolved are noted. Tethered systems are complex and require careful design to ensure successful operation.


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    Title :

    Tethered system/space platform integration - TSS lessons learned


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Intl. Conference on Space Tethers for Science in the Space Station Era ; 1987 ; Venice, Italy


    Publication date :

    1988-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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