The results of a study to design an antenna array satellite using rigid inflatable structure technology are presented. An inflatable satellite allows for a very large structure to be compacted for transportation in the Space Shuttle to the Space Station where it is assembled. The proposed structure resulting from this study is a communications satellite for two-way communications with many low-power stations on the ground. Total weight is 15,438 kilograms which is within the capabilities of the Space Shuttle. The satellite will have an equivalent aperture greater than 100 meters in diameter and will be operable in K and C band frequencies, with a total power requirement of 10,720 watts.


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    Title :

    Isaac: Inflatable Satellite of an Antenna Array for Communications, Volume 6


    Contributors:
    D. Lodgard (author) / P. Ashton (author) / M. Cho (author) / T. Codiana (author) / R. Geith (author)

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    117 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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