METHOD OF FORMING THRUST IN SOLAR RADIANT FLUX AND DEVICE FOR REALIZATION OF THIS METHOD

摘要

FIELD: space engineering; devices and methods of maneuvering of spacecraft with the aid of solar sail. ^ SUBSTANCE: proposed method includes forming light-sensitive surface of solar sail and orientation of this surface in solar radiant flux. This surface is formed as cloud of finely-dispersed particles charged by solar photoelectrolizing. Stable shape close to sloping surface is imparted to cloud by means of electrostatic system of spacecraft. This system has at least one central and one concentric charge carriers of opposite signs. Control of shape and sizes of cloud may be performed by screening central charge or moving it relative to circular charge. ^ EFFECT: facilitated procedure; low expenses for deployment and control of spacecraft. ^ 9 cl, 5 dwg