摘要 |
An inflatable antenna (10) has a plurality of inflatable tori (20a-20b) including a first toroidal member and a second toroidal member arranged one radially inward of the other. A front membrane (116) having a reflective coating (12) is attached to the plurality of tori to form a front reflective surface. A rear membrane (18) is attached to the plurality of tori and provides a rear support surface. The inflatable reflector is lightweight and compact and can be easily inflated to a desired shape. Additional inflatable tori (Fig. 4, 22), which fill the open void region between adjacent tori and the front membrane, give further support to the front reflector surface. |