LOW COST DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRBORNE OBJECT

摘要

A deployment system is provided for utilization onboard an airborne object including a deployable element (12). In one embodiment, the deployment system includes a circumferential restraint (34) and a release mechanism (32) mounted to the airborne object. The circumferential restraint (34) is disposed at least partially around the airborne object in a constraining position wherein the circumferential restraint (32) prevents deployment of the deployable element. The release mechanism normally resides in a first position in which the release mechanism maintains the circumferential restraint in the constraining position. The release mechanism (32) is movable to a second position to release the circumferential restraint (34) from the constraining position and permit deployment of the deployable element (12).