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Cable-catenary large antenna conceptDeployable to very large diameters (over 1000 ft), while still remaining compatible with a complete satellite system launch by STS, the cable-catenary antenna comprises: 8 radial deployable boom masts; a deployable hub and feed support center mast; balanced front and back, radial and circumferential catenary cabling for highly accurate (mm) surface control; no interfering cabling in the antenna field; and an RF reflecting mesh supported on the front catenaries. Illustrations show the antenna-satellite system deployed and stowed configurations; the antenna deployment sequence; the design analysis logic; the sizing analysis output, and typical parametric design data.
Document ID
19850015518
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Akle, W.
(TRW Space Technology Labs. Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center Large Space Antenna Systems Technol., 1984
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Accession Number
85N23829
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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