A mechanism called a deployment/retraction assembly (DRA) which provides not only a stable, but a deployable platform for the high gain antenna system (HGAS) aboard the Solar Maximum Mission (SMM) spacecraft is described. The DRA also has the capability to retract the system upon command.


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    Title :

    Deployment/retraction mechanism for solar maximum mission high gain antenna system


    Contributors:
    Bennett, N. (author) / Preiswerk, P. (author)


    Publication date :

    1979-04-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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