https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/2526/1/012113/meta

*Authors*
Tharshan Maheswaran, Pascal Mindermann, Denis Acker, Götz T. Gresser and
Stefanos Fasoulas

Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Volume 2526, 12th EASN International
Conference on "Innovation in Aviation & Space for opening New Horizons"
18/10/2022 - 21/10/2022 Barcelona, Spain

*Citation*: Tharshan Maheswaran et al 2023 J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 2526 012113
DOI 10.1088/1742-6596/2526/1/012113


*Abstract*
Despite all current efforts, climate change is the greatest challenge of
the 21st century. Since existing measures will fail to prevent critical
tipping points from being reached, in addition to terrestrial
geoengineering methods, efforts are underway to explore new ways to
implement space-based geoengineering methods into the short-term
construction of a buffer solution - the International Planetary Sunshade
(IPSS). The IPSS system reduces solar irradiation mitigating the global
mean temperature rise while offering a sustainable energy supply. The
developement of the system poses multifaceted challenges only to be
mastered by a collaboration of space agencies and private companies, while
supported by society. Therefore, tackling the IPSS within international
roadmaps is essential to exploit synergies, shorten development time, and
promote international cooperation. An evolutionary concept achieves
stepwise Earth independence by utilizing lunar resources. The feasibility
of the IPSS also depends on the foil's supporting structure. Therefore, a
lightweight manufacturing technology that meets several criteria, such as
scalability, adaptivity, material compatibility, full automation, on-orbit
manufacturing, in-situ resource utilization, and digital design including
function integration, must be adopted. Hence, coreless filament winding
(CFW) may be a suitable technology for realizing the demanded mass savings.
The prerequisite for the superiority of CFW structures is an application-
and material-compliant component and fiber net design. Previous experience
with CFW cannot be directly transferred to the IPSS system due to the
changed requirements for space application. This paper will present a
systematic design concept for the IPSS, initially exploring a CFW support
structure by discussing segmentation and modularity, proposing a new
connection system, and implementing function integration.

*Source: IOP Science*

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