A lightweight dimensionally stable carbon fiber composite deployable antenna reflector structure utilizing a rib stiffened thin shell design was developed. Reflectors based on this design were manufactured and tested for the INSAT-1 satellites, and the same technology was used for the reflectors for the ARABSAT satellites. Structural materials were qualified and used on antenna reflector structures. The outstanding in-orbit performance of eight antennas on two INSAT-1 and two ARABSAT satellites, clearly demonstrates the technical success of the program. Three additional satellites with six more antennas/reflectors will be launched.
Development of Lightweight Dimensionally Stable Carbon Fiber Composite Antenna Reflectors for the Insat-1 Satellite
1986
8 pages
Report
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English
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