Deployment Simulation of Foldable Membranes Using Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation and Validation

T Wang, Z Wu, M Xu, J Wang - AIAA Journal, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
It has become a trend to use foldable membranes to construct large spacecraft structures
such as solar sails, antennas, and drag sails with the advantages of being lightweight and …