Topology optimisation and structural analysis of a deployable antenna of umbrella type rib for 3D-printing

• Main Author: Κάνε, Τζοάνα
• Other Authors: Kane, Tzoana
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Deployable antennas; Topology optimisation; Additive manufacturing; Antenna rib; Fused filament fabrication; Βελτιστοποίηση τοπολογίας; Τρισδιάστατη εκτύπωση; Πτυσσόμενες κεραίες; Πολυαιθεριμίδιο; Δομικό στοιχείο κεραίας

In the first chapter of this master thesis, I will present a few basic information on satellites and how they are categorized. Afterwards, I will get into more detail about deployable structures, and more specifically the deployable reflector antenna. I will categorize the reflector antenna ba...