Publication Date:
2019-07-12
Description:
Report discusses application of advanced techniques to maintain large wrap-rib, offset-feed spaceborne antenna reflector in precise shape required for high performance. Idea is to use integrated system of sensors, control processor, and actuators to measure and suppress both vibrations and static or slowly varying (e.g., thermal) deviations from desired shape. Technology applicable to other elastically deformable structures.
Keywords:
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Type:
NPO-17598
,
NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 14; 4; P. 43
Format:
text