Citation

Abstract

Structural design procedures are described for the LAASP antenna system to meet performance requirements under gravity and wind loading. A computational method is shown for the evaluation of performance in response to wind loading. Cumulative probability distribution curves for wind loading gain reductions for 100-m-diameter antennas are developed to compare a relatively heavy baseline reflector backup structure with two lighter-weight structures; all have equivalent, acceptable performance for gravity loading.

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Volume
42-44
Published
April 15, 1978
Pages
104–113
File Size
960.5 KB