Boom Deployment System
AssemblyFour composite booms unfold from a central hub to define the sail perimeter and support membrane tension. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Boom Deployment System
5 top-level lines as of r160409| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composite Boom Tube | solar-sail-boom-segment | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 2 | Boom Torsional Hinge | solar-sail-boom-hinge | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 3 | Boom Deployment Latch | solar-sail-boom-latch | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 4 | Coil Spring | coil-spring | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 5 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 2× | 2 | · | part |