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Large inflated-antenna systemIt is proposed that for inflatable antenna systems, technology feasibility can be demonstrated and parametric design and scalability (scale factor 10 to 20) can be validated with an experiment using a 16-m-diameter antenna attached to the Shuttle. The antenna configuration consists of a thin film cone and paraboloid held to proper shape by internal pressure and a self-rigidizing torus. The cone and paraboloid would be made using pie-shaped gores with the paraboloid being coated with aluminum to provide reflectivity. The torus would be constructed using an aluminum polyester composite that when inflated would erect to a smooth shell that can withstand loads without internal pressure.
Document ID
19840009166
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hinson, W. F.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Keafer, L. S.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: STEP Expt. Requirements
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
84N17234
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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