NASA NTRS · 19810010678
A modular approach toward extremely large apertures
Abstract
Modular antenna construction can provide a significant increase in reflector aperture size over deployable reflectors. The modular approach allows reflective mesh surfaces to be supported by a minimum of structure. The kinematics of the selected deployable design approach were validated by the subscale demonstration model. Further design refinements on the module structural/joints and design optimization on intermodule joints are needed.
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Woods, A. A., Jr.. 1981-02-01. A modular approach toward extremely large apertures. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810010678
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