Faculty - WEI Juanfang
WEI Juanfang
Researcher
Institute of Spatial Structure
A727 An-Zhong Building Zijingang Campus
Research Interest
Lager Deployable Satellite Antenna Design
New Deployable Structure and Mechanism Concept
Structure Analysis and Multibody Dynamic Animation
Composite Material and Composite Structure
Large aperture antennas are required by many modern satellites，such as mobile communication satellite, earth observation satellite and deep space exploring satellite, etc. Wei and her students aim to design the structures of deployable satellite antenna that have significant engineering application. Researches include reflector, deploying and locking mechanism, composite material structure and its fabrication process. As the composite material and computational capabilities changes drastically, the following examples illustrate the promise of future growth in satellite antenna.
Light reflector with various types, such as spring-back reflector, membrane micro-strip antenna, or any other new type of reflector.
New deploying mechanism and locking mechanism with high accuracy. This technology will make communication satellite work in high frequency range.
Large deployable antenna structure design. Satellite antenna with aperture greater than 20 meters is a great challenge to the world.
Education
Ph.D. Structure Engineering Zhejiang University, China 2002
M.S. Solid Mechanics Xi’an Jiaotong University, China 1988
B.S. Engineering Mechanics Xi’an Jiaotong University, China 1985
Professional Employment
1988.06 – 2014.05 Structure Analysis Xian Institute of Space Radio Technology
1990 – 1995 Engineer
1995 – 2002 Senior Engineer
1997 – 2004 Deputy director of Structure Design Department
Since 2002 Professor
Since 2004 Ph.D. Student Director
1995.02-1995.07 Engineer SPAR Aerospace Ltd, Montreal, Canada
2013.01-2014.01 Visiting Researcher National Wind Energy Center, University of Houston, U.S.A
2015.06-present Professor/ Ph.D. Student Director Space Structure Center, Zhejiang University, China
Selected Publication
A. Peer-reviewed Journal Papers
1. Ma XF, Wei JF (2011). Orth-coupling Vibration Response Experiment of High-Thin Symmetrical Structure. Chin J Applied Mechanics. 28(6).
2. Ma XF, Wei JF (2011). A Method of Improving the Accuracy of Nonlinear Response analysis for thin Plate, Chin J Journal of Projectiles, Rockets, Missiles and Guidance. 31(6).
3. Liang YH, Wei JF (2011). Failure Mode Analysis for Honeycomb Panel Inserts under Shear Load, Chin J Fiber Reinforced Plastics Composites.4.
4. Ma XF, Wei JF (2010). The Effect Analysis of Base Structure Character of Satellite Antenna to Its Vibration Response. Chin J Space Electronic Technology .8(3).
5. Ma XF, Wei JF (2010). Mode Coupling and Nonlinear Dynamics Response Experiment of Thin Plate and Beam Assembly. Chin J Mechanical Science and Technology for Aerospace Engineering, 29(3).
6. Hua Y, Wei JF (2009). A Nonlinear Compatible Equation for Wrinkling Analysis of Thin Membrane. Chin J Space Electronic Technology. 4.
7. Wei JF, Liang XH, Fan NK, Wang Y (2007). Structure Panel Design of a Satellite Micro-strip Phase-control Antenna. Chin J Space Electronic Technology. 2.
8. Wei JF, Ji YZ, Gong BA (2007). Mechanical Property Testing of Satellite Composite Material Antenna. Chin J Aerospace Materials & Technology. 5.
9. Wei JF (2006). Zero-Gravity Environment Simulation Equipment for Satellite Antenna Deploying. Chin J Space Electronic Technology. 1.
10.Wang H, Wei JF, Xiong ZF (2004). Dynamic Analysis of Satellite Laser Communication Telescope. Chin J Space Electronic Technology. 2.
11.Wei JF, Guan FL, Zhao RJ, Wang FB, Tao XX(2002). Thermal Distortion Analysis and Test of Space Micro-strip Array Antenna. Chinese Space Science and Technology. 6.
12.Wei JF, Guan FL, Zhou LP, Wang Y, Liu TL(2002).Design and Analysis of Deployable Parabolic Truss-mesh Reflector. Chinese Space Science and Technology. 5.
B. Conference Papers
1. Wei JF, Wan Y, He JH (2011). Filtration of Copper Line Material for Satellite Helix Antenna. Chin C National Antenna Annual Conference.
2. Ma XF, Wei JF (2009), Membrane Effect Analysis and Response Experiment of Thin Plate on Satellite Antenna. The 3rd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics. 1. (ISTP Accession)
3. Wei JF, Ma XF, Gao B, Fang YG (2007), Satellite Antenna Structure Co-Vibration Response Analysis. 58th International Astronautical Congress. (Ei :20084511681629).
4. Ma XF, Wei JF (2007). Dynamic Response Analysis of Clearance on Gear Mechanism. 58th International Astronautical Congress. (Ei:20084511681631)
5. Wei JF, Fan NK, Fang YG, Feng XX(2007). RF Panel Structure Optimum Design of Satellite Micro-strip Phase-control Antenna. Chin CNational Antenna Annual Conference.
6. Wei JF, Xiao Y, Ji YZ(2007). Micro crack study of Kevlar/Epoxy material in extreme cold environment. Chin C The First Space Material and Application Technology and Academy Conference.
7. Wei JF, Song YP, Fan NK, Wang BS(2006). The Verification Test of Thermal Distortion Decoupling Design for Single Panel of Micro-Strip Array Antenna. The first International Symposium and Control in Aerospace and Astronautics (Ei: 20064610244482).
8. Wei JF, Song YP, Gao B(2005). Space Composite Antenna Bulking Failure-mode Analysis and Test. 56th International Astronautical Congress.
9. Wei JF, Fan NK, Shao ZS (2004). The Mechanical Character Design and Manufacture Process Control of Satellite Composite Antenna. Chinese International Astronautics Conference.
10.Wei JF, Xiong ZF, Guan FL, Li XC(2001). Dynamic Interaction Analysis between Large Antenna Pointing Control System and Satellite Attitude Control System. 52nd International Astronautical Congress.
Honors/Awards
Shannxi National Defense Science and Technology Progress Award First Prize 2012
Shannxi Province Science and Technology Progress Award Third Prize 2011
National Defense Science and Technology Progress Award First Prize 2007
China University of Science and Technology Progress Award Second Prize 2001
Aerospace and Ministerial-level Award Second Prize 1997
Aerospace and Ministerial-level Award Third Prize 1997
