A design solution for a large aperture space antenna is presented. This solution is a self-deployable antenna within state-of-the-art technology. This design is being proven in independent research and development work and conducted at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Inc., (LMSC). The antenna described in this paper is compatibel with Space Shuttle and usable at sizes up to 2000 feet in diameter for parabolic antennas and phased arrays. The availability of an antenna of this size removes a significant technology development activity, space assembly and manufacturing, as a stumbling block for space systems requiring extremely large aperture antennas.
On the design of self-deploying, extremely large parabolic antennas and arrays
Ueber die Bauart von sich selbstentfaltenden, extrem grossen Paraboloid- und Planarantennen fuer die Raumfahrt
1977
5 Seiten, 11 Bilder
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
STAND DER TECHNIK , RAUMFAHRT , DURCHMESSER , BAUART , VERSTEIFUNG , RIPPE (BAUTEIL) , SCHARNIER , GEWICHT , LEICHTBAUWEISE , RAUMFAEHRE , VOLUMEN , RADARANTENNE , APERTURANTENNE
SOLUTIONS - Books and Reports - CHEM-Based Self-Deploying Spacecraft Radar Antennas
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