Publication Date:
2011-08-19
Description:
A review of unfurlable satellite antennas is presented. Typical application requirements for future space missions are first outlined. Then, U.S. and European mesh and inflatable antenna concepts are described. Precision deployables using rigid panels or petals are not included in the survey. RF modeling and performance analysis of gored or faceted mesh reflector antennas are then reviewed. Finally, both on-ground and in-orbit RF test techniques for large unfurlable antennas are discussed.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
Annales des Telecommunications (ISSN 0003-4347); 44; 475-488
Format:
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