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Objectives
The project objectives are:
- To demonstrate the feasibility of the manufacturing of large thin shells antenna deployable reflectors
- To demonstrate the functional capabilities of these reflectors
- To draw a roadmap for the development of an EQM.
Challenges
The challenges are to develop and produce accurate deployment and latching mechanisms, without decreasing the benefits of the thin shell reflectors.
System Architecture
The deployment mechanism consists in 2 sub-assemblies:
- 2 synchronised, articulated arms for the deployment of the mobile panels
- 1 swivelling device in order to give clearance for the mobile panels to deploy without clashing with the central panel.
Plan
The project is broken down into 2 phases :
- Phase 1: to develop a solution for 5m unfurlable reflector antenna, conclude by a PDR
- Phase 2: to develop, produce and test a 3m demonstrator.
Current Status
Project is completed
