Large Aperture , Solid Surface Deployable Reflector
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Composite Technology Development Inc. (CTD) is currently funded through the NASA Advanced Component Technology (ACT) program to develop an off-set fed, TEMBO continuous composite surface deployable reflector for earth science applications. This type of reflector will offer a parabolic surface with the accuracy needed for RF science measurements to Ka band and beyond, including a clean aperture with no edge effects. The reflector will package for launch in 1/3 of its deployed width and can be sized for deployed apertures from 2.5m to 6m. A 4m development reflector is being built and tested to demonstrate these capabilities.
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تاریخ انتشار 2010