BAe antenna hardware technology for current satellite projects
Abstract
The mechanical design, development and manufacture of antenna hardware for satellite solid reflectors up to 3.2m diameter, feed chains, antenna pointing mechanisms, antenna deployment subsystems, and antenna support structures are discussed. The technology involved and problems encountered are summarized.
- Publication:
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Workshop on Mech. Technology for Antennas
- Pub Date:
- September 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984wmta.rept...77E
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Design;
- Mechanical Engineering;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Antenna Feeds;
- Deployment;
- Folding Structures;
- Manufacturing;
- Sandwich Structures;
- Communications and Radar