Solar Electric Propulsion Sail

Abstract

The solar expedition missions have been minimized mainly due to the performance of the space capsules, also because of the planned amount of fuel a space shuttle must carry without discharging in order to advance to an unfamiliar region. Traditionally, a solar electric propulsion sail is extremely deformable to drive a space rocket through outer space. Photon or electric sails are propounding medium of propulsion by utilizing the cosmic radiation endeavored because of sun’s rays on massive mirrors. It is a fusion of photo-voltaic cells and ions for the propelling and is also capable of enabling very fine maneuvering of the spacecraft by means of large sail-surface deformations. Solar electric propulsion sailutilizes the natural beams of sunlight to advancethe vehicles into and out of space, just the way wind helps to propel the sailboats over the water. NASA team claimed working on the start ofgrowth of technology on the assignment recognized as the solar sail demonstrator which proved thatmaking use of giant, weightless and unfurling objects float in universe would enhance the abilities of travelling deeper in space. The reliance on reflective and captive material for construction of electric sail. Factors such as wave length and temperature could make way for the finer operation.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. S. S. Subashka Ramesh, Sri Haripriya Nutulapti, Yashraj Sharma, Pratyush Kumar

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  • EP ID EP439276
  • DOI 10.9790/2834-1305011822.
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Dr. S. S. Subashka Ramesh, Sri Haripriya Nutulapti, Yashraj Sharma, Pratyush Kumar (2018). Solar Electric Propulsion Sail. IOSR Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering(IOSR-JECE), 13(5), 18-22. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-439276