Scalable high compaction ratio hoop column deployable mesh reflector system

Abstract

Systems and methods for operating a reflector system. The methods comprise: structurally supporting a mesh reflector surface using a circumferential hoop that is coupled to a boom via cords; supporting the circumferential hoop using a series of cords extending at least from a base structure of the reflector system to the circumferential hoop and from the boom to the circumferential hoop (where the line of action of all the cords intersect an axis of symmetry of the circumferential hoop); and preventing rotation of the circumferential hoop using at least a first set of additional cords extending from the base structure of the reflector system to the circumferential hoop (where the additional cords of the first set both point to a first point that is horizontally offset from the axis of symmetry).

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