EP0665606A1 - Ultra light weight thin membrane antenna reflector - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to light weight reflectors to be used with antennas, and more specifically to very light weight reflectors associated with satellite antennas formed from a tri-axial fabric, which is capable of undergoing some deformations due to accelerations and minor contacts, and returning to the original configuration after the deformation.
- Reflector technology has always been an important consideration in antenna design. Since the cost of a launch is tied closely to the mass of the satellite, the weight of the antenna is at a premium. It is also important that the reflector be able to survive the extreme environment of launch and orbit conditions. These include high G-forces, acoustic noise and extreme temperature. So called "shaped" surfaces for reflectors are also highly desirable, in which reflector surfaces are intentionally distorted during manufacture so that regions of the radiation emanating from the reflector surface can be precisely controlled.
- the reflector when the force is being exerted parallel to the orientation of some of the strands of the fabric, the reflector will exhibit a greater resistance against deformation and deflection then when the force is being applied in the plane of the fabric, yet at some angle to the strands of the fabric.
- the present invention relates to a fabric to be used in a reflector including a plurality of strands of fabric, in which a plurality of strands which are oriented along distinct axis are intertwined with respect to each other.
- the multi-axial fabric is at least tri-axial.
- While the present disclosure describes a reflector used on conjunction with a spacecraft, this application (and the specific configuration of the reflector) and materials is intended to be illustrative and not limiting in scope.
- the present invention is meant to apply to any reflector which is to be utilized with any space or terrestrial application, whether it is associated with antennas or any other structure where reflectors are utilized.
- the present disclosure is especially suited to spacecraft applications since it provides a very lightweight, durable, and resilient structure.
- the present invention is concerned with an ULTRA-light weight thin membrane reflector 10, suitable for use with an antenna 12 on a spacecraft 14 (in the illustration, a satellite) as illustrated in Figure 1.
- the spacecraft also has vanes 15 which do not form a part of the present invention.
- the thin membrane reflector 10, as illustrated in Figure 2, comprises a support 18 including an outer ring 20 and a rear support portion 22.
- a thin membrane 24 which is formed from a fabric 26 containing a multitude of strands, as described below.
- a typical size of the thin membrane reflector 10, when properly supported, is typically within the range of 1 to 3 meters, but may be any size which is desired, and applicable, and may be deployed.
- the support is formed from the outer ring 20 and the rear support portion 22. Both the outer ring and the internal support portion are configured to support the thin membrane 24 (illustrated in Figure 1) in a planar, parabolic, hyperbolic, or any other geometric shape as is desired for the specific application.
- the support is attached to the spacecraft utilizing any well known and suitable type of fastener affixed to a connection portion 29.
- the outer ring 20 preferably has a core formed from a graphite honeycomb structure to provide a strong and lightweight structure and also provide a very low thermal expansion: even though any light weight material (usually synthetic) which has a very low coefficient of expansion may be used. Such synthetic materials may be formed using any well known manufacturing technique, but foam molds have been found to be appropriate.
- the reason why the coefficient of thermal expansion is so critical in satellite applications is the intense temperature variation between the side of the reflector which is facing the sun compared to the side of the reflector which is in the shade.
- the spacecraft temperature variation ranges from 130 degrees centigrade in the sun to minus 180 degrees centigrade in the shade. With this temperature variation. It is preferred, if not essential, that the coefficient of thermal expansion be approximately 1 part expansion per million parts for each variation of one degree centigrade, if the satellite reflector can be reliably used in communication applications. Larger or smaller coefficients of expansion may be required for satellite reflectors with different applications.
- the thin membrane 24 is attached only to, and supported only by, the outer ring 20.
- the rear support portion 22 includes a plurality of support members 32 and an internal ring 33.
- the outer ring 20 is supported by the plurality of support members 32 (preferably at least six) which are also affixed to, and supported by, the internal ring 33.
- the rear support portion consists of unidirectional and spread fabric formed preferably from a graphite composition which has a high modulus and low coefficient of thermal expansion. Such materials, and manufacturing techniques, as described previously relative to the outer ring 20 may also be applied to the internal ring 33 and the support members 32.
- the rear support portion 22 is formed from a minimal number of tubular integrated parts, being designed for a minimal weight. Multi-layer insulation may also be applied to protect all or part of the reflector and support structure from the thermal environments experienced in orbit.
- the front surface of the thin membrane 24 is left uncovered to avoid the thermal effects of paint, or other covering.
- the thin membrane 24 is a single ply membrane (in the approximate range from 0.010'' to 0.040'' thick) of high modulus (preferably graphite) fiber 40 applied as a tri-axial open weave fabric which is pre-impregnated with a toughened resin.
- Such membrane dimensioning is usually applied to be reflective to radiation of the microwave spectrum. Even though the above membrane material dimension range is inapplicable in the visible light or other short wavelength electro-magnetic spectrum (the radiation would pass through the membrane and/or deflect at random angles off the individual fibers), the radiation from microwave radiation will interface with the 0.010'' to 0.040'' thick membrane as if it were a continual material. It is envisioned that the woven thin membrane of the present invention would therefore be most applied to microwave applications.
- any multi-axial weave may be used, as long as the multi-axial is at least tri-axial.
- a tri-axial weave as illustrated in Figure 5 for example, sets of fibers are oriented along three coplanar axes 42a, 42b, 42c with each axis forming an intersecting angle of approximately sixty degrees to each other axis. The fibers oriented along each axis are interwoven with fibers which are not oriented in the same axis.
- the tri-axial weave of the present invention as illustrated in Figure 5 will display a much more uniform deflection resistance when regardless of whether a distorting force F3 is applied substantially parallel to one of the axis 42a, 42b, 42c; or a distorting force F4 is applied at a non-zero angle 54a, 54b, 54c to each of the three axis 42a, 42b, 42c since the distorting force F4 usually is closer to parallel to one or more of the axes than F2 would be.
- This uniformity of deflection resistance (the material is quasi-isotropic in the plane of the fabric) not only ensures that the thin membrane will undergo a more constant deflection when a random force is applied to the fabric, but also ensures that the fabric will be able to resist the type of force which would likely cause permanent distortion to the thin membrane 24.
- the tri-axial weave also ensures that a desired resistance against a force applied from any direction can be met without providing a substantial increase in weight to the thin membrane 24.
- the described configuration of thin membrane reflector 10 is ultra-light, and is suitable for use as an antenna reflector for the communications satellite 14.
- the fabric of the thin membrane 24 is very light, thermally stable, durable, responsive and provides a reflective surface at radio frequencies (RF) and microwave frequencies.
- the fabric can be easily molded as a planar surface, a parabola, a hyperbola, or any other desired surface.
- the thin membrane 24 is deformable under the types of forces (either G-forces or contact forces) which the thin membrane reflector 10 is likely to encounter when the spacecraft is being launched or deployed.
- the thin membrane 24 may be formed in some peculiar configuration to form a so called "shaped" surface. Such shaped surfaces are configured such that radiation may be reflected off the surface of the membrane in a desired manner. For example, of the thin membrane reflector 10 is-being used to apply radiation across a land-mass, it would be desired to confine the direction which the radiation is being directed to within the outlines of the landmass (which would usually be an irregular shape). It may be desirable to alter the configuration of the thin membrane 24 such that a higher percentage of the transmitted or received radiation is being directed to or from the desired location. "Shaping" the membrane can assist in the above applications, among others.
- One advantage of the present invention compared to other more rigid reflectors relative to shaping is that the shape of the thin membrane 24 present system is easier to manufacture. Certain prior art reflectors, since they are thicker and relatively rigid, are typically more difficult to shape precisely.
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Description
- The present invention relates generally to light weight reflectors to be used with antennas, and more specifically to very light weight reflectors associated with satellite antennas formed from a tri-axial fabric, which is capable of undergoing some deformations due to accelerations and minor contacts, and returning to the original configuration after the deformation.
- Reflector technology has always been an important consideration in antenna design. Since the cost of a launch is tied closely to the mass of the satellite, the weight of the antenna is at a premium. It is also important that the reflector be able to survive the extreme environment of launch and orbit conditions. These include high G-forces, acoustic noise and extreme temperature. So called "shaped" surfaces for reflectors are also highly desirable, in which reflector surfaces are intentionally distorted during manufacture so that regions of the radiation emanating from the reflector surface can be precisely controlled.
- There have been a considerable number of reflector designs which have involved interwoven fabric of one type or other. One example is illustrated in U.S. Patent No. 4,092,453, issued to Jonda on May 30, 1978. The interweaving of a plurality of the strands of the fabric is oriented perpendicularly to other strands (the weave is bi-axial). While this interweaving process does provide for significant strength improvements over the prior art methods, the material of this patent suffers from having different strength characteristics when force is being applied to the fabric at different orientations. For example, when the force is being exerted parallel to the orientation of some of the strands of the fabric, the reflector will exhibit a greater resistance against deformation and deflection then when the force is being applied in the plane of the fabric, yet at some angle to the strands of the fabric.
- Both U.S. Patent No. 4,868,580, issued September 19, 1989 to Wade and U.S. Patent No. 4,812,854, issued March 14, 1989 to Boan et al. illustrate different interweaving patterns for the fabric reflector from the perpendicular weave described in Jonda; both of these prior art weaves will under certain situations exert a greater resistance to applied stress, for a given weight than Jonda. These weaving configurations still exhibit different characteristics when a constant force is applied at different orientations to the fabric, within the general plane of the fabric.
- Another reflector which utilizes interwoven fabric is illustrated in U.S. Patent No. 4,635,071, issued on January 6, 1987 to Gounder et al. The strands of fabric in each ply of fabric is oriented parallel to all of the other strands in that ply of fabric. There are multiple plies of fabric, each of the ply is oriented approximately sixty degrees to the other plies of fabric. The strands of fabric which are oriented in different directions are not intertwined. Also, utilizing fabric with more than one ply leads to extra material expense and manufacturing challenges.
- From the above, it could be envisioned that the production of a multi-axial (at least tri-axial) intertwined fabric, which produces substantially constant resistance against deflection when the forces are applied within the plane of the material, applicable to the production of a lightweight, resilient reflectors which are associated with antennas to be used in spacecraft and in other applications would be highly desirable.
- The present invention relates to a fabric to be used in a reflector including a plurality of strands of fabric, in which a plurality of strands which are oriented along distinct axis are intertwined with respect to each other. The multi-axial fabric is at least tri-axial.
- In order that the invention and its various other preferred features may be understood more easily, some embodiments thereof will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the drawings, in which:-
- Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of spacecraft (14) containing an antenna (12) and an associated reflector (10) constructed in accordance with the present invention,
- Figure 2 illustrates a side view of one embodiment of reflector (10) constructed in accordance with the present invention to be utilized in conjunction with the spacecraft (14) illustrated in Figure 1,
- Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a support (18) of the reflector of Figure 2,
- Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the support (18) of Figure 3,
- Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of one embodiment of multi-axial fabric used in the reflector of Figure 2, and
- Figure 6 illustrates a similar view to Figure 5 of a prior art bi-axial fabric weave.
- While the present disclosure describes a reflector used on conjunction with a spacecraft, this application (and the specific configuration of the reflector) and materials is intended to be illustrative and not limiting in scope. The present invention is meant to apply to any reflector which is to be utilized with any space or terrestrial application, whether it is associated with antennas or any other structure where reflectors are utilized. The present disclosure, however, is especially suited to spacecraft applications since it provides a very lightweight, durable, and resilient structure.
- The present invention is concerned with an ULTRA-light weight
thin membrane reflector 10, suitable for use with anantenna 12 on a spacecraft 14 (in the illustration, a satellite) as illustrated in Figure 1. The spacecraft also hasvanes 15 which do not form a part of the present invention. Thethin membrane reflector 10, as illustrated in Figure 2, comprises asupport 18 including anouter ring 20 and arear support portion 22. Also included in thethin membrane reflector 10 is athin membrane 24 which is formed from afabric 26 containing a multitude of strands, as described below. A typical size of thethin membrane reflector 10, when properly supported, is typically within the range of 1 to 3 meters, but may be any size which is desired, and applicable, and may be deployed. - Exploded perspective and side views of the
support 18 are illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, respectively. The support is formed from theouter ring 20 and therear support portion 22. Both the outer ring and the internal support portion are configured to support the thin membrane 24 (illustrated in Figure 1) in a planar, parabolic, hyperbolic, or any other geometric shape as is desired for the specific application. The support is attached to the spacecraft utilizing any well known and suitable type of fastener affixed to aconnection portion 29. Theouter ring 20 preferably has a core formed from a graphite honeycomb structure to provide a strong and lightweight structure and also provide a very low thermal expansion: even though any light weight material (usually synthetic) which has a very low coefficient of expansion may be used. Such synthetic materials may be formed using any well known manufacturing technique, but foam molds have been found to be appropriate. - The reason why the coefficient of thermal expansion is so critical in satellite applications is the intense temperature variation between the side of the reflector which is facing the sun compared to the side of the reflector which is in the shade. The spacecraft temperature variation ranges from 130 degrees centigrade in the sun to minus 180 degrees centigrade in the shade. With this temperature variation. It is preferred, if not essential, that the coefficient of thermal expansion be approximately 1 part expansion per million parts for each variation of one degree centigrade, if the satellite reflector can be reliably used in communication applications. Larger or smaller coefficients of expansion may be required for satellite reflectors with different applications.
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thin membrane 24 is attached only to, and supported only by, theouter ring 20. Therear support portion 22 includes a plurality ofsupport members 32 and aninternal ring 33. Theouter ring 20 is supported by the plurality of support members 32 (preferably at least six) which are also affixed to, and supported by, theinternal ring 33. The rear support portion consists of unidirectional and spread fabric formed preferably from a graphite composition which has a high modulus and low coefficient of thermal expansion. Such materials, and manufacturing techniques, as described previously relative to theouter ring 20 may also be applied to theinternal ring 33 and thesupport members 32. Therear support portion 22 is formed from a minimal number of tubular integrated parts, being designed for a minimal weight. Multi-layer insulation may also be applied to protect all or part of the reflector and support structure from the thermal environments experienced in orbit. The front surface of thethin membrane 24 is left uncovered to avoid the thermal effects of paint, or other covering. - As illustrated in Figure 5, the
thin membrane 24 is a single ply membrane (in the approximate range from 0.010'' to 0.040'' thick) of high modulus (preferably graphite)fiber 40 applied as a tri-axial open weave fabric which is pre-impregnated with a toughened resin. Such membrane dimensioning is usually applied to be reflective to radiation of the microwave spectrum. Even though the above membrane material dimension range is inapplicable in the visible light or other short wavelength electro-magnetic spectrum (the radiation would pass through the membrane and/or deflect at random angles off the individual fibers), the radiation from microwave radiation will interface with the 0.010'' to 0.040'' thick membrane as if it were a continual material. It is envisioned that the woven thin membrane of the present invention would therefore be most applied to microwave applications. - Even though this disclosure is directed towards a triaxial weave, it is envisioned that any multi-axial weave may be used, as long as the multi-axial is at least tri-axial. In a tri-axial weave as illustrated in Figure 5, for example, sets of fibers are oriented along three
coplanar axes 42a, 42b, 42c with each axis forming an intersecting angle of approximately sixty degrees to each other axis. The fibers oriented along each axis are interwoven with fibers which are not oriented in the same axis. - The advantages of a multi-axial weave as illustrated in Figure 5 is illustrated in comparison to a prior art bi-axial weave as illustrated in Figure 6. The bi-axial weave will exhibit considerably higher deflection resistance when a distorting force F1 is applied in a direction substantially parallel to one of the
axes angle 50a, 50b to both of the axes. The tri-axial weave of the present invention as illustrated in Figure 5 will display a much more uniform deflection resistance when regardless of whether a distorting force F3 is applied substantially parallel to one of theaxis 42a, 42b, 42c; or a distorting force F4 is applied at a non-zero angle 54a, 54b, 54c to each of the threeaxis 42a, 42b, 42c since the distorting force F4 usually is closer to parallel to one or more of the axes than F2 would be. This uniformity of deflection resistance (the material is quasi-isotropic in the plane of the fabric) not only ensures that the thin membrane will undergo a more constant deflection when a random force is applied to the fabric, but also ensures that the fabric will be able to resist the type of force which would likely cause permanent distortion to thethin membrane 24. The tri-axial weave also ensures that a desired resistance against a force applied from any direction can be met without providing a substantial increase in weight to thethin membrane 24. - The described configuration of
thin membrane reflector 10 is ultra-light, and is suitable for use as an antenna reflector for thecommunications satellite 14. The fabric of thethin membrane 24 is very light, thermally stable, durable, responsive and provides a reflective surface at radio frequencies (RF) and microwave frequencies. The fabric can be easily molded as a planar surface, a parabola, a hyperbola, or any other desired surface. Thethin membrane 24 is deformable under the types of forces (either G-forces or contact forces) which thethin membrane reflector 10 is likely to encounter when the spacecraft is being launched or deployed. - It is also possible that the
thin membrane 24 may be formed in some peculiar configuration to form a so called "shaped" surface. Such shaped surfaces are configured such that radiation may be reflected off the surface of the membrane in a desired manner. For example, of thethin membrane reflector 10 is-being used to apply radiation across a land-mass, it would be desired to confine the direction which the radiation is being directed to within the outlines of the landmass (which would usually be an irregular shape). It may be desirable to alter the configuration of thethin membrane 24 such that a higher percentage of the transmitted or received radiation is being directed to or from the desired location. "Shaping" the membrane can assist in the above applications, among others. One advantage of the present invention compared to other more rigid reflectors relative to shaping is that the shape of thethin membrane 24 present system is easier to manufacture. Certain prior art reflectors, since they are thicker and relatively rigid, are typically more difficult to shape precisely. - Being able to produce a
thin membrane 24 of only one ply improves the thermal stability both by lowering the thermal mass of thethin membrane reflector 24 and by lowering the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) to almost zero, and also simplifies the manufacturing process considerably. The open weave of the fabric permits acoustic vibrational forces (pressure exerted by sound waves) to be relieved through the membrane surface. The acoustic vibration environment experienced during the launch of thesatellite 14 is a critical design constraint for large light weight surfaces such as thethin membrane reflectors 10.
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- A lightweight radiation reflector capable of being used with an antenna, comprising, a multi-axis, singly-ply, lightweight, shaped fabric composed of a plurality of strands comprising at least three strands which are oriented along at least three distinct coplanar axes and are intertwined with respect to each other to form said fabric.
- A reflector as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a support capable of supporting the shaped fabric.
- A reflector as claimed in claim 2 in which the support has a honeycomb structure.
- A reflector as claimed in claim 2 or 3, wherein the multi-axis fabric is molded into a geometric shape, and the support is affixed to the shaped fabric at a plurality of points.
- A reflector as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the support comprises an outer ring member
- A reflector as claimed in claim 5, wherein the outer ring member comprises a material having a low thermal expansion.
- A reflector as claimed in claim 5 or 6, wherein the outer ring member is formed from graphite.
- A reflector as claimed in any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the outer ring member comprises a honeycomb structure.
- A reflector as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 6 in which at least a portion of the support is molded.
- A reflector as claimed in claim 9, wherein the support is molded by means of a foam mold.
- A reflector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said fabric is molded in a parabolic shape.
- A reflector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said fabric is molded in a planar shape.
- A reflector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the reflector is molded in a hyperbolic shape.
- A reflector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the strands comprise a high modulus graphite fiber.
- A reflector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14 in which the intertwined strands are interwoven.
- A reflector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising multi-layer insulation which is applied to protect all or part of the reflector from the thermal environments experienced in orbit.
- A lightweight, multi-axis fabric suitable for use in a radiation reflector comprising a single ply fabric composed of a plurality of strands of fiber comprising at least three strands which are oriented along at least three distinct axes and which are intertwined with respect to each other to form the fabric.
- A fabric as claimed in claim 17, wherein the fiber comprises a high modulus graphite fiber.
- A fabric as claimed in claim 17 or 18, molded into a geometric shape.
- A fabric as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 19 in which the intertwined strands are interwoven.
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