Design of Pointing Control Mechanism for Spacecraft Antenna Communication

Abstract

Abstract Satellite antennas are widely used in satellite communications and now have become an indispensable part of satellite. It affects and restricts the performance and functions of the entire wireless communication system. Flexible pointing and low power consumption are required for antennas installed on satellites, which makes the design of the pointing mechanism of the satellite antenna more challenging. This paper focuses on the design and analysis of the pointing control mechanism to help improve the flexibility of satellite communication. An optimized structure consisting of spring hinge mechanism, manipulator arm and universal adjustment mechanism is proposed. The material selection and mechanical analysis are also made. Finally, the pointing angle is described based on the mathematical model of the pointing control mechanism.