Published April 2013
| Accepted Version
Book Section - Chapter
Open
Deployable Helical Antennas for CubeSats
Abstract
This paper explores the behavior of a self-deploying helical pantograph antenna for CubeSats. The helical pantograph concept is described along with concepts for attachment to the satellite bus. Finite element folding simulations of a pantograph consisting of eight helices are presented and compared to compaction force experiments done on a prototype antenna. Reflection coefficient test are also presented, demonstrating the operating frequency range of the prototype antenna. The helical pantograph is shown to be a promising alternative to current small satellite antenna solutions.
Additional Information
© 2013 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Support from the Air Force Research Laboratory Summer Space Scholars Program and AFOSR (award no. FA9550-13-1-0061, program manager Dr David Stargel) is gratefully acknowledged.Attached Files
Accepted Version - DeployableHelicalAntennaforCubeSatsFinal.pdf
Files
DeployableHelicalAntennaforCubeSatsFinal.pdf
Files
(1.9 MB)
| Name | Size | Download all |
|---|---|---|
|
md5:49f2424a5f0d073bca9d00f8242df808
|
1.9 MB | Preview Download |
Additional details
- Eprint ID
- 42601
- DOI
- 10.2514/6.2013-1671
- Resolver ID
- CaltechAUTHORS:20131120-152814552
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
- FA9550-13-1-0061
- Created
-
2013-11-20Created from EPrint's datestamp field
- Updated
-
2021-11-10Created from EPrint's last_modified field
- Caltech groups
- GALCIT