Space observation and communication platforms with active morphing thin-shell reflectors

Kainan Wang

doi:10.1117/12.3048310

13 November 2024 Space observation and communication platforms with active morphing thin-shell reflectors

Kainan Wang

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Proceedings Volume 13280, Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technologies and Applications 2024; and Fourth International Forum of Young Scientists on Advanced Optical Manufacturing (AOMTA and YSAOM 2024); 132801F (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3048310
Event: Second Conference on Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technologies and Applications & Fourth Forum of Young Scientists on Advanced Optical Manufacturing, 2024, Xi'an, China

Abstract

This short invited paper reviews part of recent developments in designing and fabricating actively morphed thin-shell reflectors with unimorph actuators, which hold potential for use in space, particularly for large-aperture applications in space observation and communication. The discussion covers several technological updates and iterations and highlights complementary aspects relative to the existing literature on their applications.

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Kainan Wang "Space observation and communication platforms with active morphing thin-shell reflectors", Proc. SPIE 13280, Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technologies and Applications 2024; and Fourth International Forum of Young Scientists on Advanced Optical Manufacturing (AOMTA and YSAOM 2024), 132801F (13 November 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3048310

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