DocumentCode
292662
Title
A tension-truss deployable antenna for space-use and its obtainable characteristics
Author
Takano, T. ; Natori, M. ; Miyoshi, K.
Author_Institution
Inst. of Space & Astronaut. Sci., Sagamihara, Japan
Volume
2
fYear
1994
fDate
20-24 June 1994
Firstpage
878
Abstract
A main reflector which is formed by tensioning flexible cables with predesignated lengths gives a large volume ratio between stowed and deployed states. This type of an antenna is now under development to be borne on a satellite for the purpose of space-VLBI. This paper describes the structure and deployment mechanism of the antenna. The surface accuracy and electrical characteristics are estimated based on several test data.<>
Keywords
radiotelescopes; radiowave interferometry; reflector antennas; satellite antennas; deployed state; deployment mechanism; electrical characteristics; flexible cables; main reflector; satellite; space-VLBI; space-use; stowed state; surface accuracy; tension-truss deployable antenna; Cables; Electric variables; Filters; Frequency; Reflection; Satellite antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Surface waves; Testing; Wires;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1994. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location
Seattle, WA, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-2009-3
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/APS.1994.407925
Filename
407925
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