摘要:
A spacecraft capable of generating an artificial gravity environment comprises frame with a circular track with at least two modules traveling on the track. The two modules are configured to engage the first track opposite the first module to minimize mass imbalance, and a balancing system for the first and second modules configured to mass balance the first and second modules relative to each other. The frame itself does not rotate, and may have other mission supporting structures attached, including storage and supply modules, and observational modules, and spacecraft hangars and spacecraft docking modules. A method of operating a spacecraft to generate artificial gravity in a habitation module comprises operating a frame in space, propelling first and second habitation modules about the frame to generate artificial gravity environments in the modules, and mass balancing the first module relative to the second module to maintain balance of the spacecraft.
摘要:
A Space Traffic Management (STM) system comprising a Space Traffic Management System Service Supplier (S3) interface for sending a space conjunction request to a Conjunction Assessment Supplier (CAS) interface, and a Space Situational Awareness Supplier (SSA) interface for receiving and fulfilling space object data requests. The system further comprising the Conjunction Assessment Supplier (CAS) interface for receiving the space conjunction request from the S3 interface, requesting and receiving the space object data from the SSA interface, and generating and sending a conjunction data message to the S3 interface. The system enables coordination of an automated service for spacecraft owner operators to anticipate and avoid a space traffic conjunction using the conjunction data message.
摘要:
A filter includes a filter outer wall, and a filter inner wall spaced apart from the filter outer wall. The filter inner wall and the filter outer wall define a filter void therebetween, and the filter inner wall and the filter outer wall extend along a filter axis. A volume of filtration material is positioned in the filter void, and a plurality of baffles extend between the filter inner wall and the filter outer wall. The plurality of baffles are configured to induce a helical component to an airflow entering the filter void at a first void end relative to the filter axis and exiting the filter void at a second void end opposite the first void end.
摘要:
The automatic control method for preventing experimental data loss of space station includes: presetting shadow feature data cast by said target orbiting craft on said solar panels; detecting whether there is any target orbiting craft; acquiring a surface image of said solar panels after detecting the target orbiting craft; analyzing the acquired surface image of solar panels to detect whether there is any shadow feature data; starting power ensuring control for the environment control and life support system if the shadow feature data is detected; matching said shadow feature data with the above-mentioned preset shadow feature data cast by the target orbiting craft on said solar panels, wherein if they match each other, said experiment cabin is powered continuously to prevent data loss of the experiment cabin, which can effectively avoid unnecessary experimental data loss of the space station.
摘要:
A habitation module that provides an artificial gravity environment. In one embodiment, the habitation module includes a rotating structure that rotates about an axis in relation to a stationary structure. The rotating structure includes a first gravity chamber that projects radially from the rotating structure, and a second gravity chamber that projects radially from the rotating structure in an opposite direction than the first gravity chamber. The first gravity chamber and the second gravity chamber are each comprised of a plurality of ring members that form side walls of the first gravity chamber and the second gravity chamber. The ring members are concentric so that the side walls of the first gravity chamber and the second gravity chamber radially extend and radially contract in upon themselves.
摘要:
A habitation module with a gravity chamber that provides an artificial gravity environment. In one embodiment, the gravity chamber includes an inner cylindrical structure, outer wall segments that are attachable to one another to form an outer cylindrical wall, and opposing side walls having support members that are extendable. The gravity chamber has a first diameter when the support members are contracted, and has a larger second diameter when the support members are extended. The gravity chamber connects to the habitation module with rotating attachment members so that the gravity chamber rotates about an axis. The habitation module also includes an inflatable shell that encompasses the gravity chamber.
摘要:
Optical surface reflector, for a spacecraft such as a geostationary satellite. The exterior surface (10) of the reflector comprises a plurality of facets (14) inclined to each other and to the interior surface (12) of the reflector. The facets (14) advantageously form a pyramid with a square base in which the angle at the apex is equal to 90°. However, other arrangements are possible without departing from the scope of the invention. The invention increases radiative capacity without significantly increasing mass and overall size.
摘要:
A facility for conditioning people for transition between different gravitational environments. The facility comprises a static cylindrical vessel and a revolving cylindrical habitat within the vessel. Within the revolving habitat are supported a number of habitation levels formed or derived from concave-up circular paraboloids, each shaped and sized so as to produce local net acceleration vectors orthogonal to its upper surface. On any one such surface, the local net acceleration magnitudes within a certain band of radii from the axis of revolution of the habitat will approximate that of the native acceleration present in a particular environment, such as Mars or the Earth. Living areas may be constructed on these surfaces, particularly within the target zones. Access to the habitation levels is provided by a central elevator shaft and system. The habitat is supported hydraulically and caused to revolve by hydromechanical swirling applied at its bottom surface. The preferred embodiments are designed for installation either on or below the surface of a planetary body.
摘要:
The protective enclosure for a space vehicle with a magnetic propulsion system includes an insulated Dewar vessel formed of walls of superconducting material surrounded and suspended by superconducting magnets. The superconducting walls shield the interior of the enclosure from external magnetic and electric fields, and the superconducting walls and corresponding magnetics act to cushion passengers or equipment within the enclosure from acceleration or gravitational forces. One or more accelerometers are preferably provided for sensing acceleration or gravity in each of the three orthogonal axes of the enclosure, and a control unit is also preferably provided for controlling the superconducting magnets of the enclosure responsive to output signals from the accelerometers.
摘要:
A unique structure for constructing the emissive patch of a spaceborne radiative cooler is shown. The structure has very high emissivity for all angles up to a designed-in maximum angle and near zero emissivity for greater angles. The structure also allows the use of high emissivity, nonconducting paints while fully complying with the NASA Electrostatic Discharge Susceptibility requirements for spacecraft. To accomplish these tasks, two previous disadvantages of prior art methods are addressed; eliminating background thermal radiation sources and problems concerning the high emissivity paints used in association with the black body radiator. A reflector consisting of an array of parabolic concentrators is separated from a black body element by an electrically conductive spacer. The concentrators serve to limit the field of view while the conductive spacer eliminates the need to use a conductive paint on the emissive element.