Telescoping deployable antenna reflector and method of deploymen

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1996-05-15

1999-01-26

Hajec, Donald T.

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

Antenna components

343912, H01Q 1520

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058643249

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a telescoping deployable mesh antenna reflector for space communication applications and a method of deployment is provided. The antenna reflector includes a plurality of telescoping radially extending ribs between which a plurality of interconnected guylines are secured to form a wire truss structure. The telescoping radially extending ribs include pivotally coupled inner and outer ribs that are collapsed and folded to stow the antenna. A highly reflective wire woven mesh is connected to the front surface of the wire truss structure with flexible radially extending strip members allowing for folding and telescoping of the antenna reflector.

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