The feasibility of stowing large solid antenna reflectors in the shuttle was demonstrated for applications with 40 foot apertures at frequencies of 100 GHz. Concepts allowing extension of the basic concept to 80-foot apertures operable at 60 GHz were identified.


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    Title :

    Advanced sunflower antenna concept development


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    Publication date :

    1980-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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