An advanced composite tubular structure was developed for a antenna reflector used on a spacecraft. Materials and processing development is described as well as design aspects of the composite tubular element. High modulus unidirectional graphite fiber, Fiberite HYE-1534, with low thermal expansion coefficient was selected. Among some lay-up orientations a lay-up (0,45,0,-45)s was chosen. Cured laminate properties of used materials and results of mechanical tests of tubular structure are reported.


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    Title :

    Development of advanced composite tubular structures for antenna reflector


    Additional title:

    Entwicklung fortschrittlicher Rohrstrukturen fuer Antennenreflektoren aus Verbundwerkstoff


    Contributors:
    Alberini, G. (author) / Germani, G. (author) / Novellino, A. (author)


    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 3 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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