Re: [amsat-bb] Cube vs Tube form

[John Franke <j.m.franke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Cubes are easier to build.  Submodules are easier to stack. 
Internal boxes are boxes  with straight edges, not custum curves. 
Flat solar panels are easier to build versus semicircular.  The space 
on the launcher usually does not need a special shape.  There are 
exceptions to these general statements.  Oscar I was a truncated 
cheese wedge with a curved outer surface.  Oscar IV was a 
tetrahedron.  AO-40 is hexagonal.  When allowed, go for the easiest 
or cheapest shape to build, flat surfaces, otherwise conform to the 
required shape.

John (my own thoughts)  WA4WDL

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>Can someone explain the different between a cube and tube form in a
>satellite body.
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>Why all hamsat have a cube form ?
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>regards.
>
>Gustavo.
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