CASA activities in antenna technology
Abstract
The technology required to manufacture molded solid reflectors from composite materials for spaceborne applications is outlined. An 11 to 14 GHz circular polarization double offset reflector with 2.3 x 3.1 m aperture was designed. The reflector dish is a CFRP covered aluminum honeycomb core sandwich, interfacing through 12 fixation points with the truss support structure. The design is also used as a basis for Olympus TVB1 satellite reflectors. Materials selection and surface coatings for reflectors in the 100 to 300 GHz range are discussed.
- Publication:
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Workshop on Mech. Technology for Antennas
- Pub Date:
- September 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984wmta.rept..111D
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Design;
- Radar Reflectors;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics;
- Coatings;
- Extremely High Frequencies;
- Honeycomb Cores;
- Molds;
- Sandwich Structures;
- Satellite Television;
- Superhigh Frequencies;
- Communications and Radar