A simplified preliminary design capability for erectable precision segmented reflectors is presented. This design capability permits a rapid assessment of a wide range of reflector parameters as well as new structural concepts and materials. The preliminary design approach was applied to a range of precision reflectors from 10 meters to 100 meters in diameter while considering standard design drivers. The design drivers considered were: weight, fundamental frequency, launch packaging volume, part count, and on-orbit assembly time. For the range of parameters considered, on-orbit assembly time was identified as the major design driver. A family of modular panels is introduced which can significantly reduce the number of reflector parts and the on-orbit assembly time.


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    Titel :

    Preliminary design approach for large high precision segmented reflectors


    Beteiligte:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.02.1990


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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