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Systems design and comparative analysis of large antenna conceptsConceptual designs are evaluated and comparative analyses conducted for several large antenna spacecraft for Land Mobile Satellite System (LMSS) communications missions. Structural configurations include trusses, hoop and column and radial rib. The study was conducted using the Interactive Design and Evaluation of Advanced Spacecraft (IDEAS) system. The current capabilities, development status, and near-term plans for the IDEAS system are reviewed. Overall capabilities are highlighted. IDEAS is an integrated system of computer-aided design and analysis software used to rapidly evaluate system concepts and technology needs for future advanced spacecraft such as large antennas, platforms, and space stations. The system was developed at Langley to meet a need for rapid, cost-effective, labor-saving approaches to the design and analysis of numerous missions and total spacecraft system options under consideration. IDEAS consists of about 40 technical modules efficient executive, data-base and file management software, and interactive graphics display capabilities.
Document ID
19830018592
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Garrett, L. B.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Ferebee, M. J., Jr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: Large Space Antenna Systems Technol., Pt. 1
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Accession Number
83N26863
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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