6.4. NASA: Satellite Antenna Design NASA used generative design for optimizing the performance of their satellite antenna. The software was informed about the application of antenna and safety protocols it had to incorporate. GD produced an antenna which works twice as better as the original antenna. (Knemeyer & Follett, 2020) (Kowalski , 2016)
Figure 65:Antenna designed in 1960s (L); Antenna design by GD (R) (Kowalski , 2016)
Apart from AEC industry, GD has played a crucial role in product design and industrial design as highlighted by the examples cited above. With careful use, this can prove to be extremely useful in creating and executing sustainable designs.
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