Mesh antenna structural design for small satellites

• Main Author: Ασκορδαλάκης, Μενέλαος
• Other Authors: Askordalakis, Menelaos
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Deployable antennas; Ring truss; Cable network; Satellite antennas; Κεραίες δορυφόρων; Πτυσσόμενες κεραίες; Δορυφόροι

Over the last years, advancements in space exploration require satellite antennas with greater diameters than before. Considering the limitations from rocket launch to satellite orbit, the stowed size of the antenna must be compact enough to fit the limited space. To overcome these challenges, the d...