NASA NTRS · 19790000121
Antenna deployment mechanism
Abstract
All-mechanical antenna deployment system operates by single cable tensioned by electrically driven drum. Device is comprised of set of pulleys fixed to telescoping antenna mast, ratchet which prevents premature antenna retraction, and special latch which holds antenna in retracted position.
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Griffin, C. R., Leavy, W. A.. 1979-08-01. Antenna deployment mechanism. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19790000121
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