Application of an actuator made of a material with a shape memory effect for a transformable space structure

Increase in the operational functionality of space technology leads to necessity creating large-sized transformable systems. The development adequate models which are used computational experiments simulate opening structures is great importance. Significant progress has been made field antennas: ratio mass reflector its working area decreased 0.5–1.5 kg/m 2 . Despite significant achieved design such structures, task ensuring smooth and reliable deployment while their subsequent functioning, remains important. An important applied research shape memory materials creation thermomechanical force actuators that deploy structures. Actuators with effect makes process easy control, shock-free nature. As an active element actuator, it proposed use a wire titanium nickelide material effect. To develop functional model actuator’s material, series experimental theoretical studies was carried out.