Abstract: A solar array concentrator assembly includes a first solar array panel configured to receive solar energy and a first adjustable concentrator coupled to the first solar array panel. The first adjustable concentrator reflects solar energy toward the first solar array panel. A first drive shaft is coupled to the first adjustable concentrator. The first drive shaft is configured to rotate the first adjustable concentrator relative to the first solar array panel to maximize the solar energy reflected toward the first solar array panel.

Abstract: A solar array concentrator assembly includes a first solar array panel configured to receive solar energy and a first adjustable concentrator coupled to the first solar array panel. The first adjustable concentrator reflects solar energy toward the first solar array panel. A first drive shaft is coupled to the first adjustable concentrator. The first drive shaft is configured to rotate the first adjustable concentrator relative to the first solar array panel to maximize the solar energy reflected toward the first solar array panel.

Abstract: A launch vehicle mounting system for use in launching either of first and second launch vehicles having different booster diameters is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch vehicle mounting system includes a mounting frame and a plurality of arms pivotally interconnectable to the mounting frame for supporting either of the first and second launch vehicles positionable thereon. In particular, the launch vehicle mounting system of the present invention is adapted to support either the first or the second launch vehicle as the arms are at least radially adjustable relative to the mounting frame to at least first and second radial positions corresponding to the booster diameters of the first and second launch vehicles.

Abstract: A launch vehicle mounting system for use in launching either of first and second launch vehicles having different booster diameters is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch vehicle mounting system includes a mounting frame and a plurality of arms pivotally interconnectable to the mounting frame for supporting either of the first and second launch vehicles positionable thereon. In particular, the launch vehicle mounting system of the present invention is adapted to support either the first or the second launch vehicle as the arms are at least radially adjustable relative to the mounting frame to at least first and second radial positions corresponding to the booster diameters of the first and second launch vehicles.

Abstract: A modular launch pad for a launch vehicle which comprises a frame and a plurality of building units separably connected to the frame by means of connectors. The building unit comprise a concrete slab and a peripheral frame made of U-shaped channel sections connected to one another to form a frame, wherein the legs of the U are directed inwardly to engage the major surfaces of the slab. At least one of the legs of the channel sections is partially embedded in the slab so that the outer surfaces of the legs lie flush with the portion of the major surface extending between the legs. A plurality of longitudinally and transversely extending reinforcement bars are embedded in the concrete slab and a plurality of connecting means are secured to the slab. The pad has a launch vehicle mount for supporting a launch vehicle and defines exhaust gas channels in flow communication with an exhaust gas opening in the mount.

Abstract: The device uses a grounding ring, having both an outer and an inner ring element combination, which is placed about a shielded cable to be grounded. The inner ring has a multitude of grounding spikes cammed to move in a radially inward direction in response to rotation of the outer ring and pierce any outer insulation and the metal shielding sufficiently to make good electrical contact with the cable shielding about its circumference.