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Antenna pointing mechanism for ESA ENVISAT polar platformINTA is currently developing a two-degree-of-freedom antenna pointing mechanism (APM) as part of the ESA ENVISAT POLAR PLATFORM (PPF) program. This mechanism will drive a Ka-band antenna within the Data-Relay Satellite System (DRS) on board the Polar Platform satellite. The first mission using PPF is ENVISAT, which is expected to be flown in 1998. This paper describes the main requirements, design, and test results of this pointing system, as well as the main technical problems from customer requirements and how those have been faced to achieve a final design.
Document ID
19960025607
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Serrano, J.
(Instituto Nacional de Tecnica Aeroespacial Madrid, Spain)
SanMillan, J.
(Instituto Nacional de Tecnica Aeroespacial Madrid, Spain)
Santiago, R.
(Instituto Nacional de Tecnica Aeroespacial Madrid, Spain)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: 30th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
96N27613
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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