NASA NTRS · 19720004444
Radial rib antenna surface deviation analysis program
Abstract
A digital computer program was developed which analyzes any radial rib antenna with ribs radiating from a central hub. The program has the capability for calculating the antenna surface contour (reversed pillowing effect), the optimum rib shape for minimizing the rms surface error, and the actual rms surface error. Rib deflection due to mesh tension and catenary cable tension can also be compensated for, and the pattern from which the mesh gores are cut can be determined.
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Coyner, J. V., Jr.. 1971-12-15. Radial rib antenna surface deviation analysis program. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720004444
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