Project Overview:
Develop a high gain antenna deployment hinge for RADARSAT-2

Customer:
Orbital Sciences Corporation

Services Performed:
Provided design and structural analysis of the high gain antenna hinge subsystem

Structural Analysis:

• Generated system level finite element model
• Performed quasi-static analysis for various load cases including thermal
• Performed modal and dynamic analyses
• Provided global and detailed stress analysis including mechanical joints

Engineering Design:

• Developed conceptual design of the high gain antenna hinge subsystem
• Updated design as required by analysis
• Generated all detailed part and assembly drawings
• Generated bill of materials