Systems and methods for deploying an extendable reflector structure. The methods comprise: transitioning the extendable reflector structure from a stored configuration to a deployed configuration; and causing expansion of a pantograph coupling structure while the extendable reflector structure is being transitioned from the stored configuration to the deployed configuration. The pantograph coupling structure indirectly couples the extendable reflector structure to a boom such that a beam produced by the extendable reflector structure during operation is offset from a focal axis of the extendable reflector structure by a certain amount.


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    Title :

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ANTENNAS WITH MECHANICALLY COUPLED OFFSET POSITITONS


    Additional title:

    SYSTEME UND VERFAHREN ZUR BEREITSTELLUNG VON ANTENNEN MIT MECHANISCH GEKOPPELTEN OFFSET-POSITIONEN
    SYSTÈMES ET PROCÉDÉS PERMETTANT DE FOURNIR DES ANTENNES AYANT DES POSITIONS DÉCALÉS COUPLÉS MÉCANIQUEMENT


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-01-31


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    H01Q Antennen , ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS / B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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