Citation
Abstract
Backup structures for paraboloidal reflectors were designed for three diameters to support combinations of gravity, seismic, wind or snow loads. Changes in structure weights were determined as a function of change in wind speed. Low wind speeds were found to have only minor influence on weight, and extremely high hurricane-type wind speeds had only a moderate effect on the weight. One of the backup structure designs was evaluated for performance and judged to be satisfactory for use either as a microwave antenna or solar collector.
Details
- Volume
- 42-56
- Published
- April 15, 1980
- Pages
- 90–99
- File Size
- 962.3 KB