ABSTRACT
Currently existing approaches for the deployment of large structures including structures deployed in space such as solar arrays, solar sails, sunshields, or radar antennas typically rely on electromechanical mechanisms and
CONTENTS
9.1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 267 9.2 Overview of CHEM Foam Deployable Structure ................................. 269
9.2.1 Description ...................................................................................... 269 9.2.2 Properties of Baseline SMP Foam Material ................................ 271
9.2.2.1 Mechanical Properties .................................................... 271 9.2.2.2 Stress-Strain-Temperature Cycles ............................... 271 9.2.2.3 Thermal Properties ......................................................... 272
9.2.3 Characteristics of CHEM Foam Structure ................................. 274 9.3 CHEM Structure Space Applications ...................................................... 275
9.3.1 Investigated Space Applications .................................................. 275 9.3.1.1 Advanced Self-Deployable Wheels for
Mobility Systems ............................................................. 276 9.3.1.2 CHEM Horn Antenna ....................................................277 9.3.1.3 Precision Soft Lander...................................................... 278 9.3.1.4 Radar Antenna ................................................................ 279 9.3.1.5 Sensor Delivery System ..................................................280
