A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Precision deployment devices, systems, and methods
Systems, devices, and methods for precision boom deployment are provided in accordance with various embodiments. The tools and techniques provided may have space and/or terrestrial applications. Some embodiments include a boom deployment system that may include a furlable boom. Some embodiments include: boom reinforcement devices, end fitting devices, contoured support devices, edge support devices, spiral harness devices, latch devices, combined boom spool and tension drive devices, and/or rotary encoder devices. Some embodiments may utilize a composite slit-tube boom. Some embodiments utilize a furlable boom that may be fabricated with curvature along its length.
Precision deployment devices, systems, and methods
Systems, devices, and methods for precision boom deployment are provided in accordance with various embodiments. The tools and techniques provided may have space and/or terrestrial applications. Some embodiments include a boom deployment system that may include a furlable boom. Some embodiments include: boom reinforcement devices, end fitting devices, contoured support devices, edge support devices, spiral harness devices, latch devices, combined boom spool and tension drive devices, and/or rotary encoder devices. Some embodiments may utilize a composite slit-tube boom. Some embodiments utilize a furlable boom that may be fabricated with curvature along its length.
Precision deployment devices, systems, and methods
HENSLEY WILLIAM BRAD (author) / KELLER PHILIP (author) / FRANCIS WILLIAM H (author) / DAVIS BRUCE L (author) / CRAVEN KELLIE A (author) / ROSE THOMAS J (author) / LAKE MARK S (author)
2020-04-07
Patent
Electronic Resource
English