PARAS program: Phased array radio astronomy from space

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Jun 1992

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992stin...9318115j&link_type=abstract

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Angular Resolution, Astronomical Observatories, Dynamic Range, Parabolic Reflectors, Phased Arrays, Radio Astronomy, Radio Telescopes, Spaceborne Telescopes, University Program, Very Long Base Interferometry, Attitude Control, Fiber Optics, Graphite-Epoxy Composites, Hybrid Structures, Kevlar (Trademark), Multiplexing, Stationkeeping, Telemetry

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An orbiting radio telescope is proposed which, when operated in a Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBLI) scheme, would allow higher (than currently available) angular resolution and dynamic range in the maps, and the ability of observing rapidly changing astronomical sources. Using a passive phases array technology, the proposed design consists of 656 hexagonal modules forming a 150 meter diameter dish. Each observatory module is largely autonomous, having its own photovoltaic power supply and low-noise receiver and processor for phase shifting. The signals received by the modules are channeled via fiber optics to the central control computer in the central bus module. After processing and multiplexing, the data is transmitted to telemetry stations on the ground. The truss frame supporting each observatory pane is a hybrid structure consisting of a bottom graphite/epoxy tubular triangle and rigidized inflatable Kevlar tubes connecting the top observatory panel and bottom triangle. Attitude control and stationkeeping functions are performed by a system of momentum wheels in the bus and four propulsion modules located at the compass points on the periphery of the observatory dish. Each propulsion module has four monopropellant thrusters and six hydrazine arcjets, the latter supported by a nuclear reactor. The total mass of the spacecraft is 22,060 kg.

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