EPJ Web of Conferences (Jun 2010)

Auxetic shape memory alloy cellular structures for deployable satellite antennas: design, manufacture and testing

  • Di Maio D.,
  • Toso M.,
  • Coconnier C.,
  • Jacobs S.,
  • Scarpa F.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20100627001
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6
p. 27001

Abstract

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We describe the production development and experimental tests related to an hybrid honeycomb-truss made of shape memory alloy (Ni48Ti46Cu6), and used as a demonstrator for a deployable antenna in deep-space missions. Specific emphasis is placed on the modal analysis techniques used to test the lightweight SMA structure.