Offset unfurlable antenna concepts
Abstract
A design definition study for an unfurlable offset antenna applicable to a wide mission spectrum of communication satellites was carried out. A radial rib reflector concept with auxiliary adjustment ribs, and a three dimensional scissors truss concept were considered. The radial rib reflector is seen to provide the greatest versatility. The foldable ribs can be deployed and latched up by redundant cables driven by a central electric drive unit. The design has a built-in retraction capability.
- Publication:
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Workshop on Mech. Technology for Antennas
- Pub Date:
- September 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984wmta.rept...19K
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Design;
- Communication Satellites;
- Furlable Antennas;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Functional Design Specifications;
- Space Erectable Structures;
- Trusses;
- Communications and Radar