One of the 40"x50" showing a small scale version of a roll-off structure's roof.

The combination of this panel and honeycomb give it the required stiffness it would need for a roof structure.

Dream can curve honeycomb, without the use of thermoforming, down to about a five foot diameter. Tighter diameters can be achieved with thermoforming. A five foot wide true arch would make an ideal enclosure for a smaller telescope. The telescope tube can be parked so it's long axis is running the length of the roll off. Or this same concept can be scaled up.
 
   
 

Next will be a 40"x50" panel that uses four layers of carbon fiber.

Weight of the carbon fiber dry goods is 1113 grams. Finished panel should weigh approximately 1688 grams.
   
   
   

Another view of the dry carbon fiber goods sitting on top of a cured carbon fiber panel.
   
   

Goto the next page to see the finished panel.
 

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