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http://dx.doi.org/10.7735/ksmte.2017.26.2.185

Material Analysis and Shape Optimization of a Deployable Lightweight Satellite Antenna Reflector  

Kwak, Do Hyuk (Mechanical Engineering R&D Lab, LIGNex1 Co., Ltd.)
Jung, Hwa Young (Mechanical Engineering R&D Lab, LIGNex1 Co., Ltd.)
Lee, Jae Eun (Mechanical Engineering R&D Lab, LIGNex1 Co., Ltd.)
Kang, Kwang Hee (Mechanical Engineering R&D Lab, LIGNex1 Co., Ltd.)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers / v.26, no.2, 2017 , pp. 185-192 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this paper, we reviewed major design parameters for a solid type of deployable antenna and its structural design. We performed modal analysis for a single reflector panel made of aluminum and CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) to confirm the appropriateness of selected materials. We then predicted the elastic modulus of CFRP using the principles of unidirectional composite elasticity stiffness predictions such as the ROM (Rule of Mixture) and HSR (Hart Smith 10% Rule). To optimize the shape of the antenna reflector, a structural stiffness analysis was performed using derived numerical optimization factors. Six structural stiffness analyses were performed using the constructed experimental design method. The resulting optimal shape conditions are proposed to meet the structural stiffness requirements while minimizing weight.
Keywords
SAR (synthetic aperture radar); Lightweight; CFRP (carbon fiber rainforced plastic); Deployable antenna; Reflector;
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