This paper describes a jettison system used to separate a large, inflatable-deployable antenna from a free-flying spacecraft. The jettison system consists of four discrete Marman band clamps, released simultaneously via pyrotechnics. The design, analysis, analytical simulation, and testing of the system are discussed. Of particular note is the correlation of test results with the Marman band design calculations.
Jettison system for a large inflatable antenna
1996-05-01
Conference paper
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English
Jettison Mechanism for a Large Inflatable Antenna
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996
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