DESIGN AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A SMALL-SCALE SOLAR SAIL PROTOTYPE BY INTEGRATING NITI SMA AND CARBON FIBRE COMPOSITE

Design and Characterization of a Small-Scale Solar Sail Prototype by Integrating NiTi SMA and Carbon Fibre Composite

Solar sails are propellantless systems where the propulsive force is given by the momentum exchange of reflecting photons.In this study, a self-deploying system based on NiTi shape memory wires and sheets has been designed and manufactured.A small-scale prototype of solar sail with carbon fibre loom has been developed.Different configurations have

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Psychometric Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Modern Homonegativity Scale among Portuguese College Students

The studies focused on analysing attitudes toward homosexuality show that the manifestation of homonegativity has evolved into more modern forms.We therefore propose using instruments that capture subtle aspects in discrimination against gay and lesbian people.The objective of this study is twofold.First, we aim to adapt and validate the Portuguese

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Assessing mental health service user and carer involvement in physical health care planning: The development and validation of a new patient-reported experience measure.

BackgroundPeople living with serious mental health conditions experience increased morbidity due to physical health issues driven by medication side-effects and lifestyle factors.Coordinated mental and physical healthcare delivered in accordance with a care plan could coq-clear 100 ubiquinol help to reduce morbidity and mortality in this population

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