How Do You Calculate Torque and Power for Rotating an Antenna?

The rotation axes being 3mm away from the antenna's center of gravity may also need to be taken into consideration. In summary, to find the torque and power requirement for rotating the antenna, you will need to calculate the angular momentum and take into account the distance of the rotation axes from the center of gravity.
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Hello friends...
I have an small antenna( irregular shape) , mass about 1.5 Kg (about CG), the moment of ineria about spinning axes(Iyy) is 0.0255kg.m^2. product of inertia also known (Ixy, Iyz, Ixz).
Required angular velocity (w) = 50 deg/sec
angular acceleration (a) = 400 deg/sec^2
The rotation axes is 3mm away from the CG of the antenna. If want to rotate the antenna in the both the direction for every 1hr. How to find the torque and power requirement to rotate it.
Please any suggestions...


Thanks in advance
 
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.To find the torque required to rotate the antenna, you will need to calculate the angular momentum of the antenna. This can be done by multiplying the angular velocity (w) and the moment of inertia (Iyy). The angular momentum is then equal to the product of the torque and the angular acceleration (a). The power required to rotate the antenna can then be calculated by multiplying the torque and the angular velocity (w).
 

1. What is antenna torque requirement?

Antenna torque requirement refers to the amount of force or twisting moment that a supporting structure, such as a tower or mast, must be able to withstand in order to safely hold and stabilize an antenna in a desired position.

2. How is antenna torque requirement calculated?

The antenna torque requirement is typically calculated by taking into account the weight and dimensions of the antenna, as well as its distance from the supporting structure. Other factors such as wind speed and direction may also need to be considered in some cases.

3. Why is antenna torque requirement important?

Antenna torque requirement is important because it ensures that the supporting structure is strong enough to withstand the forces acting on the antenna, such as wind and gravity. This prevents the antenna from falling or becoming unstable, which can lead to signal interference or damage to the antenna.

4. What factors can affect antenna torque requirement?

Several factors can affect antenna torque requirement, including the weight and dimensions of the antenna, the distance from the supporting structure, wind speed and direction, and the type and quality of the supporting structure. Other environmental factors such as temperature and precipitation may also play a role.

5. How can antenna torque requirement be minimized?

Antenna torque requirement can be minimized by using a lightweight and compact antenna design, as well as positioning the antenna closer to the supporting structure. Additionally, adding guy wires or guy anchors to the supporting structure can help distribute the weight and reduce the overall torque requirement.

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