Controllable Propulsion by Light: Steering a Solar Sail via Tunable Radiation Pressure
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Abstract
Switchable reflectivity enables tunable radiation pressure for spacecraft propulsion through the transfer of photon momentum. Solar sails offer a propellant-free alternative for deep space travel; however, they are limited in maneuverability. This new electrically controllable device enables a solar sail to be steered by changing the photon pressure at different parts of the sail.
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Research context
OpenAlex topics: Spacecraft Dynamics and Control · Advanced Materials and Mechanics · Micro and Nano Robotics
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Affiliations
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
Funding
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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