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.
Antenna deployment mechanism
NASA Tech Briefs ; 4 , 1
1979-08-01
Miscellaneous
No indication
English
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