Title :
Large membrane reflectors
Author :
Datashvili, Leri ; Baier, Horst
Author_Institution :
Aerosp. Dept., Tech. Univ. Munchen, Garching
Abstract :
A family of space reflectors based on a shell membrane antenna reflector technology (SMART) composed (mainly) by membranes are discussed in the paper. These reflectors are based on the newly developed carbon fiber reinforced silicone (CFRS) composite material. Different analysis and test results are presented in the paper. Shape accuracy is also discussed according to tests under 0g conditions via parabolic Airbus flights as well as in the laboratory conditions. Reconfigurable surface aspects are addressed also in the paper.
Keywords :
carbon fibre reinforced composites; reflector antennas; carbon fiber reinforced silicone composite material; large membrane reflectors; parabolic Airbus flights; reconfigurable surface; shell membrane antenna reflector technology; Actuators; Biomembranes; Composite materials; Laboratories; Radio frequency; Reflector antennas; Ribs; Shape; Space technology; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2009. EuCAP 2009. 3rd European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Berlin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4753-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-00-024573-2
