FURLABLE SHAPE-MEMORY SPACECRAFT REFLECTOR WITH OFFSET FEED AND A METHOD FOR PACKAGING AND MANAGING THE DEPLOYMENT OF SAME
摘要
<p>A shape-memory reflector is provided according to various embodiments. The shape-memory reflector may comprise any of various shapes; for example, the shape-memory reflector may comprise an off-axis paraboloid or a non-asymmetric shape. The shape-memory reflector may include a plurality of panel shape-memory stiffeners and a plurality of longitudinal stiffeners. In a stowed configuration, the shape-memory reflector is stowed with reversing bends in the panel shape-memory stiffeners. In a deployed state, the panel shape-memory stiffeners may be unfolded and/or extended. The reflector transitions between the stowed and deployed states by heating the panel shape-memory stiffeners. Various methods for stowing and deploying the shape-memory reflector are also disclosed.</p>
申请公布号
CA2749535(A1)
申请公布日期
2010.08.05
申请号
CA20102749535
申请日期
2010.01.28
申请人
COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC.
发明人
TAYLOR, ROBERT;BARRETT, RORY;FRANCIS, WILL;TURSE, DANA;KELLER, PHIL;ADAMS, LARRY