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Thermal distortion analysis of a deployable parabolic reflectorA thermal distortion analysis of the ATS-6 Satellite parabolic reflector was performed using NASTRAN level 15.1. The same NASTRAN finite element method was used to conduct a one g static load analysis and a dynamic analysis of the reflector. In addition, a parametric study was made to determine which parameters had the greatest effect on the thermal distortions. The method used to model the construction of the reflector is described and the results of the analyses are presented.
Document ID
19740006480
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bruck, L. R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Honeycutt, G. H. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: NASTRAN: Users' Experiences
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Accession Number
74N14593
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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