A larger, stronger deployable boom was developed to handle the requirements of larger, heavier payloads in space. The main components of the boom and its deployer are described and their functions explained. Desirable features of the boom are identified and physical properties are reported.


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    Title :

    Folding, articulated, square truss


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    Publication date :

    1987-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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