摘要:
Exemplary embodiments provided herein include an attachment and deployment system and method. Exemplary embodiments may use features together or separately as desired. The attachment feature may be used to periodically couple a solar sail.
摘要:
Exemplary embodiments described herein include innovative engagement devices. Exemplary engagement devices may include on or more tape spring systems. The tape spring system may include a continuous or segmented bi-stable tape spring. The tape spring can be stowed in a rolled up configuration, extended to a deployed configuration, and then triggered to return to a retracted configuration.
摘要:
Exemplary embodiments are described herein for compactable antennas. Exemplary compactable antennas include a support structure and a reflector surface. The support structure may directly or indirectly define the reflector shape. Exemplary embodiments comprise deployable support structures to permit the compactable antenna to have a smaller volume stowed configuration and a larger volume deployed configuration.
摘要:
A truss is disclosed in which rigid longitudinal members define a frame and flexible connecting members permit the truss to collapse into a stowed configuration or expand into a deployed configuration.
摘要:
Systems and methods are described herein that may be used to form a heliostat. Various reflective surfaces and support structures are described that permit lightweight construction of configurable heliostats.
摘要:
Systems and methods described herein include collapsible and deployable antenna structures. The antenna structures may include any combination of shape memory composites, inflatable envelopes, and/or degradable materials.
摘要:
Systems and methods described herein include collapsible and deployable antenna structures. The antenna structures may include any combination of shape memory composites, inflatable envelopes, and/or degradable materials.
摘要:
Exemplary embodiments described herein include innovative engagement devices. Exemplary engagement devices may include on or more tape spring systems. The tape spring system may include a continuous or segmented bi-stable tape spring. The tape spring can be stowed in a rolled up configuration, extended to a deployed configuration, and then triggered to return to a retracted configuration.
摘要:
A rocket morphing aerial vehicle has a first rocket configuration and a second aerial vehicle configuration. The rocket morphing aerial vehicle may be used to deploy an aerial vehicle at further distances faster. The rocket configuration may be used to get the aerial vehicle to its desired location, while the aerial vehicle is used for the desired task. The rocket morphing aerial vehicle may include a deceleration mechanism such that the speed of the rocket does not interfere with the deployment of the aerial vehicle.