A modular approach toward extremely large apertures
Abstract
Modular antenna construction can provide a significant increase in reflector aperture size over deployable reflectors. The modular approach allows reflective mesh surfaces to be supported by a minimum of structure. The kinematics of the selected deployable design approach were validated by the subscale demonstration model. Further design refinements on the module structural/joints and design optimization on intermodule joints are needed.
- Publication:
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Large Space Systems Technology, 1980
- Pub Date:
- February 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981lsst....2..121W
- Keywords:
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- Deployment;
- Expandable Structures;
- Large Space Structures;
- Reflectors;
- Space Erectable Structures;
- Spacecraft Antennas;
- Design Analysis;
- Folding Structures;
- Orbital Assembly;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles