Preformed metal strip, coiled flat on a storage drum, unrolls to form a cylindrical boom. Tabs and slots on opposite sides of the strip interlock to form a continuous circular cross section. This retractable boom can be used as a spacecraft antenna, gravity gradient, or positioning device.


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    Title :

    Sheet metal strip unrolls to form circular boom


    Publication date :

    1966-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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