Accuracy Analysis of a Multi-Closed-Loop Truss Antenna with Clearance

Surface accuracy is one of the most crucial indicators for evaluating the performance of a large deployable antenna. It depends on the accuracy of the truss structure of the truss antenna. This paper presents a novel method for accurate analysis of a large deployable truss antenna with 3D joint clea...

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Main Authors: Di Wu, Jiang Zhao, Xiaofei Ma, Jinbao Chen, Chuanzhi Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/11/12/1014
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Summary:Surface accuracy is one of the most crucial indicators for evaluating the performance of a large deployable antenna. It depends on the accuracy of the truss structure of the truss antenna. This paper presents a novel method for accurate analysis of a large deployable truss antenna with 3D joint clearances. The proposed method does not depend on the structure’s style, which is suitable for general multi-closed-loop structures. Firstly, the clearance model of the truss structure is established using a vector description. Then, an error transfer path analysis method is proposed for the multi-closed-loop structure. The distribution probability of the truss antenna’s surface accuracy is also obtained. The efficiency of the method is validated through a numerical example of a planar mechanism with a multi-closed loop. The proposed method is also applied to analyze the surface accuracy of the large deployable antenna with a parabolic cylindrical truss.
ISSN:2226-4310