Carbon Fiber Composite Honeycomb Structures and the Application for Satellite Antenna Reflector with High Precision

Abstract

This article summarizes the composite honeycomb structure which possess important meaning and application value on the high-precision satellite antenna reflector. The key technologies of composite material honeycomb structure are summarized, including the material selection for satellite antenna reflector, honeycomb configuration, fabrication process, mechanical properties, lightweight design, surface accuracy, thermal deformation control and other issues. The development goal of “lighter, larger, more refined and more stable” are put forward after looking forward to the manufacturing technology and functional requirement of the future satellite antenna reflector.