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Deformations in VLBI antennasA study is presented of deformations in antennas with the emphasis on their influence on VLBI measurements. The GIFTS structural analysis program has been used to model the VLBI antenna in Fairbanks (Alaska). The report identifies key deformations and studies the effect of gravity, wind, and temperature. Estimates of expected deformations are given.
Document ID
19880009586
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Clark, T. A.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD., United States)
Thomsen, P.
(Interferometrics, Inc. Vienna, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:100696
NASA-TM-100696
REPT-88B0090
Report Number: NAS 1.15:100696
Report Number: NASA-TM-100696
Report Number: REPT-88B0090
Accession Number
88N18970
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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