DESCRIPTION:
Large-sized spherical mirror space reflector, which can be assembled in transport position. Radial rods are enclosed along a central pneumatic cylinder with a hole, inside of which are two pistons with rods at the ends, to which are attached hinges connecting the radial rods and rods, on which are located bushings that hold a cylindrical band spring that opens a plastic metalized ball that is attached to a flange with a mounting lug, through which a vacuum tube passes, connected to a hollow stem, to the end of which a throttle valve with an electromagnetic control system and a vacuum pump are connected. Thanks to its large diameter, the reflector can store a significant amount of solar energy and focus it on solar silicon cells, increasing their power generation efficiency. Such a reflector can work with a heat accumulator, with a steam generator and an electric generator as part of an electric solar station.
ADVANTAGES:
When using a large-diameter spherical reflector in optical astronomy, there is a real opportunity to create a space telescope with a light mobile main mirror (reflector) up to 20 meters, unlike existing glass prototypes, several meters in diameter, which will lead to innovations in optical astronomy.
PURPOSE:
The task of the model is to ensure the possibility of minimizing the height of the confinement of the reflector in the transport position, for a wide range of dimensions and shapes of reflectors, which will expand the range of possible layout solutions when placing spacecraft in a limited area under the head fairing of the launch vehicle, as well as ensuring the required shape accuracy over the entire plane the surface of the reflector with a decrease in the number of elements of the reflector structure, which leads to its simplification, a decrease in mass and, as a consequence, an increase in the reliability of the design, the quality and speed of bringing the reflector into the working position. A large-sized spherical mirror space reflector can be used both in space solar stations and in optical telescopes.
AREA:
A large-sized spherical mirror space reflector can be used both in space solar stations and in optical telescopes.
RESULTS:
Complies with the technical specification.
READINESS:
Working documentation developed.
TRANSFER:
Sale of technical documentation. Sale of patents. Sale of licenses.
NOVELTY:
1 patent of Ukraine.