Structural model of Active Reconfigurable Origami Reflector Antenna (ARORA)
This research effort uses self-folding origami design concepts to develop fold patterns for a parabolic reflector that also allow for geometric reconfiguration of the parabolic shape. These orgimai-inspired design concepts are used to develop orbital antenna structural configuration capable of both self-deployment and reconfigurable directivity/gain associated with different geographical regions.
Related Publications:
Wilson, G., Lagoudas, D. and Hartl, D., 2020, September. Designing a Morphable Parabolic Reflector Antenna Using Origami-Inspired Discretization and Efficient Global Optimization. In Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (Vol. 84027, p. V001T03A017). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.