Research Article

Optimal Topology Configuration Design of Contoured-Beam Mesh Reflectors

Table 4

Pretension distribution of the obtained 3-layered mesh antenna.

ItemsMaximum (N)Minimum (N)Maximum tension ratio

Reflector net cables21.895.004.38
Up net cables67.527.309.25
Down net cables74.038.998.23
Tension ties between the reflector and up net10.005.002.00
Tension ties between the reflector and down net9.895.001.98