FORTE log periodic antenna. Phase 1, Final report

Technical Report · Thu Apr 22 04:00:00 EDT 1993

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10159103· OSTI ID:10159103

This report summarizes the results of ABLE`s design study of the FORTE deployable log periodic antenna. The resulting Baseline Design of the antenna is the basis for ABLE`s proposal for Phase II of this program. ABLE`s approach to meeting the requirements is to use a coilable ABLE mast as the deployable structure ``backbone`` of the antenna and to use deployable tubes for. the log periodic dipole elements of the antenna. This general approach was adopted at the outset of the Phase I Design Study. The remainder of the study was devoted to detailed design and analysis to properly size these types of mast and antenna elements and to design their deployment mechanisms. Demonstration models of the mast and antenna element deployer were fabricated as part of Phase I study. The study showed that ABLE`s design approach is feasible and can meet all the specified design requirements except the mass limit of 13.5 kg. Results of the design and analysis studies are summarized in this report. The mast and dipole element deployer are to be demonstrated to LANL personnel at the conclusion of this Phase I study.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States); AEC-Able Engineering Co., Inc., Goleta, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 10159103
• Report Number(s): LA-SUB--94-57; ON: DE94013610; IN: AEC93630R832
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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