THREE-AXIS FIBERGLASS PEDESTAL.
Abstract
The objective of this project was to develop, build and test a high-performance, lightweight, three-axis pedestal using a design concept that would allow applications ranging from small, very lightweight airborne, through medium-size shipboard, to large ground-based antennas. For systems requiring only a two-axis pedestal, the design had to have the capability of eliminating the thirdaxis motion with minimum redesign. This report includes a description of the design approach, design solution, and the details of a prototype to be built and used with a 10foot diameter reflector, the design, fabrication , and test of a full-scale, instrumented friction drive mock-up, and fabrication techniques development. A servo-control system for the friction drive was developed and tested with the full-scale mock-up. Results indicate very good performance of the friction drive. Design and experimental data indicate also that the light weight goal will be met. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0624098
Entities
People
- Frederick M. Fonda Jr.
- Menahem Suliteanu
Organizations
- Sylvania Electric Products